Media reports 'reckless', no plea related to CJP protests filed: CJI
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed media reports as 'reckless' regarding a denied urgent hearing on a plea challenging July 20 police action against students.
CJI stated no petition was filed, only a representation, and criticized media for false reporting.
A lawyer had sought urgent hearing on police action during a Cockroach Janta Party-led protest march on July 20, but CJI declined, saying the bench was not inclined to examine video footage.
The July 20 protest demanded the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET exam leak issue and witnessed clashes with police using lathis and tear gas.
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