SC Quashes All FIRs Against CJP Protestors, Sept 5 March Called Off
The group withdrew the march after the Centre told the Supreme Court it would not pursue 2026 protest FIRs and would seek compensation for victims' families.
- On Tuesday, the Cockroach Janta Party withdrew its call for a September 5 march from India Gate to Delhi Police Headquarters after the Centre provided assurances regarding withdrawal of FIRs connected to July's NEET-UG protests.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the Supreme Court that the Centre and states including Bihar and Assam would quash FIRs registered between July 20 and July 25, with no new cases to be filed regarding protest-related events.
- CJP co-convenor Saurav Das stated in open court that the group "deems it appropriate to withdraw the march scheduled for September 5, 2026," a position Chief Justice of India Surya Kant appreciated for fostering mutual trust.
- The Centre informed the Supreme Court that a compensation policy for families of NEET-UG aspirants who died by suicide will be formulated within three months, addressing prior CJP grievances over unmet commitments.
- Sonam Wangchuk commented on the CJP's political orientation, stating, "They are not saints who want nothing for themselves," while affirming that political ambitions for organized groups are entirely appropriate and acceptable.
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Centre Assures Compensation for Families of Students Who Died by Suicide After NEET-UG Cancellation
The Centre has assured the Supreme Court that it will deliver on its promise to compensate the families of the students who died by suicide after the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 examination.The assurance was made during a hearing relating to FIRs against the students who were involved in protests between July 20 and July 25. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench with Chief Justice of Indi
SC quashes all FIRs against CJP protestors, Sept 5 march called off
New Delhi, Sep 1: The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed all FIRs registered against students who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests between July 20 to 25 across the country, prompting the group to call off its September 5 march in the national capital. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant also directed the Centre to provide within three months compensation to families of students who ended their lives over the N…
CJP calls off Sept 5 protest after Supreme Court quashes all FIRs
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday, September 1, told the Supreme Court that it has called off its September 5 protest after the apex court quashed all first information reports (FIRs) registered against students who participated in the CJP-led protests. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant also directed … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories …
SC quashes FIRs against NEET protesters, CJP calls off September 5 protest
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