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‘No plea filed on CJP protest police action’: CJI Kant fumes at ‘reckless reporting’ of ‘refusing’ to hear matter

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  1. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said no petition was filed regarding police action during the July 20 crackdown on student protesters in New Delhi.

  2. CJI Kant criticized media reports as 'reckless' for claiming the court refused to hear a plea that was never filed.

  3. The Supreme Court registry confirmed that only a representation was sent, not a writ petition.

  4. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Centre.

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