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Ready to drop FIRs against student protesters, says Supreme Court
Top court agrees to invoke Article 142 to quash proceedings against students over NEET protests; it announces panel to examine protest issues; police yet to disclose list of FIRs, say petitioners
Context
The has agreed to invoke its exceptional powers under to quash First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against students who participated in nationwide protests concerning the exam paper leaks. The Court aims to distinguish between peaceful student protesters exercising their democratic rights and individuals with criminal backgrounds who infiltrated the protests, while also proposing a high-powered committee to investigate the broader issues, including allegations of police misconduct.
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