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SC Quashes FIRs Against NEET Protesters, CJP Calls Off Sept 5 Protest

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash FIRs registered in connection with pan-India protests held between July 20 and 25 over the NEET 2026 examination, after the Centre gave assurances before the court on demands raised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

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Supreme Court quashes cases related to CJP protest; Chief Justice says step to ensure justice

The Supreme Court has ordered the cancellation of FIRs against CJP protesters across the country and compensation to the families of NEET suicide victims. After this historic decision, CJP chief Abhijit Deepke called it a 'victory of the voice of the people'. It is a great relief that justice has finally been delivered by stopping the government's machinations.

What is Article 142? On Tuesday, the decision thousands of students and their families had been waiting for months regarding the student movement against the paper leak finally arrived. Using its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court quashed hundreds of FIRs related to the movement. What exactly is Article 142, and where does the court derive such immense power? Let's understand this law in detail. Where did th…

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The CSR Journal broke the news on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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