India's Top Court Drops Criminal Cases Against Protesters
The government wants the court to use Article 142 to end cases against CJP protesters after months of demonstrations over exam paper leaks.
- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to quash all FIRs registered against Cockroach Janta Party protesters, with Union Health Minister J P Nadda announcing case withdrawals and the CJP canceling its planned September 5 march in Delhi.
- Protester demands stemmed from a June 20 agitation at Jantar Mantar centered on exam irregularities and a July 20 clash with security forces; the CJP accused the Centre of failing to honor July 25 promises to end the 36-day agitation against NEET-UG 2026 issues.
- Nadda and Jitendra Singh assured student representatives at Jantar Mantar on July 25 that cases would be withdrawn, while the Centre consulted BJP-ruled states to ensure coordinated FIR withdrawals across their jurisdictions.
- CJI Kant stated "If parties are reconciling, we have no problem" as the bench invoked Article 142, emphasizing that all parties must maintain law and order and follow the law of the land.
- Nadda welcomed the CJP's decision to cancel the march, pledging to fulfill government assurances as the Union stated youth welfare remains its utmost priority, with the Supreme Court to hear the Centre's application in detail.
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India's top court drops criminal cases against protesters
The court invoked its special constitutional powers to provide relief to protesters who joined demonstrations led by the online Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement in July. The demonstrations turned violent when police clashed with tens of thousands of protesters in New Delhi on July 20 as they tried to march towards the parliament. Clashes also broke out in other states, including Bihar and West Bengal. Police filed cases against hundreds of …
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The Hindu Business LineFIRs against student protesters to be withdrawn; youth welfare govt's utmost priority: Nadda
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) All FIRs lodged against those who took part in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests in July will be withdrawn, and no stringent action will be taken against any of them, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Tuesday. Nadda’s remarks came shortly after the Supreme Court quashed all the […]
The Supreme Court has issued a significant decision quashing all FIRs registered in connection with the protests that took place between July 20th and 25th. The court invoked its special powers under Article 142 and prohibited the filing of new FIRs related to the incidents from July 20th to 26th. However, the Central and Delhi Police have been granted permission to file new FIRs against 2,873 individuals if they are found guilty in their invest…
Nadda welcomes CJP's decision to call off Sept 5 protest, says youth welfare and progress govt's top priority
JP Nadda's remark came after the Supreme Court quashed all FIRs registered against students who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests between July 20 to 25 across the country.
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Invoke Art 142 to quash FIRs against students: Govt to SC ahead of CJP stir - The Tribune
Ahead of the September 5 Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest over the government’s alleged failure to honour its commitment regarding withdrawal of cases against protesters, the Centre on Monday urged the Supreme Court to quash FIRs registered against student protesters invoking its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.
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