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

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

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