New Delhi, Aug 4: The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that the Delhi government and other state governments are free to take steps for closure of cases registered against students who participated in recent protests, including those at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said its July 28 order […]

The clarification came during a hearing before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, as the Centre reiterated that it remained committed to its assurance on the treatment of FIRs filed against protesters.

Supreme Court clarifies states can withdraw FIRs against student protesters, ensuring legal compliance and potential amnesty for participants.

Supreme Court clarifies states can withdraw FIRs against student protesters, ensuring legal compliance and potential amnesty for participants.

The petitions, including one filed by RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha, seek a direction to states and Union Territories to register FIRs on allegations of police brutality.