Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Investigation Of Delhi Police FIRs Over Jantar Mantar Student Protests Of July
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into police FIRs against student protesters at Jantar Mantar. The court noted that it had already quashed the FIRs under Article 142, prioritizing the future of the students involved.
Why it matters
This ruling highlights the judiciary's role in balancing law enforcement functions with the protection of student rights and future prospects.
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking an investigation of the FIRs registered by the Delhi Police against student protesters over the July Jantar Mantar protests, observing that the petitioner was essentially seeking a review of the Court's earlier order quashing the FIRs.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana was hearing a PIL filed by L Ramanathan who argued that there cannot be any judicial interference in the police functions, as they are "independent and sovereign".
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