Centre asks SC to quash FIRs on NEET protesters; CJP's Dipke reacts with Ambedkar book, Saurav Das posts selfie
The government asked the court to use Article 142 after police cases against protesters over the NEET paper leak were filed in Delhi and other states.
- On Monday, the Central government moved the Supreme Court to quash FIRs filed against Cockroach Janta Party protesters, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requesting the court invoke extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.
- The CJP plans a September 5 march from India Gate to Delhi Police headquarters, alleging the Centre failed to fulfill promises made July 25 regarding case withdrawals and compensation for NEET aspirants.
- While the CJP insists on proceeding with the march as scheduled, Delhi Police stated they have not received a formal request regarding the protest, and the Supreme Court refused to stay the event.
- A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed, "There is nothing before us at this stage to take a contrary view," while noting petitioners may approach the court immediately if any serious situation arises.
- The Supreme Court will hear the matter on Tuesday regarding the Centre's application to quash the FIRs involving NEET protesters, with the hearing set to address the government's extraordinary power request.
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SC to hear Centre's plea to quash FIRs against NEET protesters
New Delhi: The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Tuesday, September 1, a plea filed by the Centre seeking to quash the first information reports (FIRs) registered against students who participated in the NEET examination paper leak protests. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took note of the submission by Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, who mentioned the matter, seeking urgent hearing. C…
NEET-UG Paper Leak Protests: Centre Moves Supreme Court to Quash FIRs Against Student Protesters | 📰 LatestLY
The Central government on Monday moved an application before the Supreme Court seeking to quash First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against protesters following the nationwide agitations over the NEET-UG examination paper leak. 📰 NEET-UG Paper Leak Protests: Centre Moves Supreme Court to Quash FIRs Against Student Protesters.
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