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Maharashtra, Assam, Bengal, Bihar join Centre in SC bid to quash FIRs against CJP protesters
The states said the cases stem from July protests and the Centre has asked to quash 13 FIRs and avoid new filings.
- On Monday, Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar approached the Supreme Court seeking permission to quash criminal cases linked to CJP-led protests in July.
- The Centre previously invoked Article 142 to quash 13 FIRs in Delhi, fulfilling assurances given when the 36-day agitation ended on July 25.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court the government remains committed to CJP assurances, though officials proposed one fresh case against 2,873 people with "serious criminal antecedents."
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant agreed to hear all applications together, directing the states to ensure their legal filings were free of defects before proceeding.
- The Delhi-based FIRs include allegations of rioting, attempt to murder, and damage to public property under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, stemming from protests that began in June over examination irregularities.
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The Supreme Court has quashed all FIRs related to the protests that took place between July 20 and 25 under Article 142 of the Constitution. Accepting the applications filed by five states, the court stated that no further action or investigation will be taken on these FIRs.
Not just Delhi: 4 states urge top court to quash cases against CJP protesters
The development comes at a time when the Cockroach Janta Party has called for a protest march in Delhi on September 5, accusing the Centre of failing to honour its promises, which include withdrawal of cases against the protesters.
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