Supreme Court Orders Relief for Student Protesters, but Standoff Deepens as CJP Demands Full FIR Amnesty
Supreme Court Orders Relief for Student Protesters, but Standoff Deepens as CJP Demands Full FIR Amnesty In a watershed legal development regarding the nationwide NEET-UG paper leak demonstrations, the Supreme Court of India stepped in with key interim protections for student demonstrators. However, rather than concluding the crisis, the ruling has highlighted a growing rift between judicial mandates, executive assurances, and student leadership led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). 1. The Supreme Court's Interim Ruling A Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant , along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana , issued binding interim directions to maintain order and protect fundamental rights during ongoing investigations: Immediate Release of Detained Minors: The Apex Court directed states to immediately release all detained individuals under 18 years of age who have no prior criminal record. Stay on Coercive Action: Authorities across all state...