States Can Withdraw FIRs Against NEET Protesters: SC
4 sources·Updated August 3, 2026
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- Times of India Top·4h agoWithdraw cases, allow youngsters to continue studies: SC to states
The Supreme Court permitted governments to withdraw cases against student protesters. This move aims to allow students to pursue their studies without prosecution fears. However, cases against individuals with criminal records will not be dropped. The court will also establish…
Read at Times of India Top → - Scroll.in India·16h agoYouth protests: Supreme Court clarifies states can withdraw FIRs against demonstrators
The statement came after the Centre submitted that it was ‘serious’ about its assurance that no coercive action will be taken against student protesters.
Read at Scroll.in India → - Hindustan Times India·16h agoSC narrows caveat, says states can withdraw FIRs on protesters; CJP reacts
The court, in its July 28 order, had said that cases could be withdrawn against student protesters, except those with criminal antecedents.
Read at Hindustan Times India → - Deccan Chronicle Ent·18h agoStates Can Withdraw FIRs Against NEET Protesters: SC
Top court clarifies relief applies only to students without antecedents involving grave and heinous offences.
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