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States free to withdraw FIRs against student protesters: Supreme Court

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Supreme Court allowed states to withdraw FIRs against student protesters.
Court clarified its earlier order on criminal antecedents applies only to grave offences.
Minor violations like traffic tickets and past protests are excluded.
Clarification addresses confusion over criminal background checks for candidates.

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