Withdraw cases, allow youngsters to continue studies: SC to states
The Supreme Court of India has permitted the government to withdraw FIRs against student protesters involved in NEET paper leak demonstrations. The court emphasized that students should not face future prosecution that could hinder their education, though cases against individuals accused of violent crimes will remain active.
Why it matters
This decision balances the protection of student rights and academic futures with the legal necessity of prosecuting individuals involved in criminal violence during protests.
NEW DELHI: Paving the way for the dropping of cases against student protesters, Supreme Court on Monday permitted Delhi and state govts to withdraw or close FIRs lodged during NEET paper leak protests in different parts of India and said these youngsters must be allowed to pursue their studies without the fear of getting prosecuted.The bench clarified its July 28 order in which it had stayed coercive action against student protesters but permitted police to proceed with the investigations. This had created an apprehension in the minds of students about the future consequences of the cases remaining live.The go-ahead came after solicitor general Tushar Mehta told a bench of CJI Surya Kant, and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana that “govt is serious about honouring the commitment (given to CJP) on withdrawal of cases against student protesters.
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