Srishti Jha · DistrictNews · 2026-09-01
SC invokes special powers to quash FIRs against protesters, CJP praises
The Supreme Court has quashed FIRs against youth protesters over anti-NEET demonstrations held between 20 and 25 July. It said related cases across states and Union Territories must be treated as closed and barred fresh FIRs for incidents up to 26 July. SC invokes special powers to quash FIRs against protesters, CJP praises historic move. The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to cancel FIRs against paper leak protesters over incidents between July 20 and 25, barring states and UTs from registering fresh cases. It allowed the Centre and Delhi Police to proceed against 2,873 persons. The court also ordered a compensation framework, while CJP praised the move as “historic.”
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