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NEET Protest Case Withdrawal

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NEET Protest Case Withdrawal

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The Supreme Court clarified that states can withdraw FIRs against student protesters in the NEET-UG agitation, limiting the 'criminal antecedents' exception to grave offences. Multiple states, including Gujarat, began withdrawing cases, while the court warned against protecting excessive force or hardcore criminals.

How it unfolded

  1. 1d ago

    Gujarat orders withdrawal of FIRs against demonstrators

  2. 1d ago

    CJP urges BJP-ruled states to withdraw FIRs promptly

  3. 1d ago

    SC defines criminal antecedents as grave offences only

  4. 1d ago

    SC clarifies states can withdraw FIRs against student protesters

What happened earlier

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Withdraw cases, allow youngsters to continue studies: SC to states

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  1. The Supreme Court permitted Delhi and state governments to withdraw or close FIRs lodged during NEET paper leak protests.

  2. The court stated student protesters must be allowed to pursue their studies without fear of prosecution.

  3. Cases against 2,738 individuals with criminal antecedents, including those accused of rape, murder, and child sexual abuse under the POCSO Act, will not be dropped.

  4. The bench will establish guidelines for the use of graded force by police.

  5. The court posted the matter for further hearing on August 18.

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Earlier · 17h ago

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SC clarifies: States can withdraw cases in student protest violence

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  1. The Supreme Court clarified its order in student protest violence cases, allowing state governments to withdraw criminal cases.

  2. The Court defined 'criminal antecedents' as only grave or heinous offences.

  3. The Court is considering a judge-led panel to probe police excesses.

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Earlier · 15h ago

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'Withdraw FIRs now': CJP to BJP after top court clarifies order on protest-linked cases

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  1. The Supreme Court clarified that 'criminal antecedents' exception in its July 28 order for releasing detained student protesters applies only to grave and heinous offences.

  2. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das urged the BJP/NDA-led Centre and state governments to withdraw FIRs against students and honour assurances given on 25 July.

  3. The CJP has provided legal assistance and medical support to student protesters and remains in dialogue with union government representatives.

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