NEET-UG protests: Listen to Gen Zs, don’t repress them, Supreme Court advices
“A better way is to counsel them, pacify them… The most powerful resource is reasoning. To listen to them. The government knows how to deal with it,” Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said
In a recent ruling on August 5, 2026, the Supreme Court of India advised against an aggressive approach towards students, youths, and organizers involved in the NEET-UG paper leaks protests. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized the importance of reasoning, listening, and counseling as the best course of action. The petition was filed by retired Air Force officer Manish Kumar Solanki, who criticized the government's perceived weakness in addressing the "so-called organizers" of the protest against the paper leak and subsequent police violence on July 20.
The court pointed out that despite 15 days passing since the incident, there has been no accountability for the organizers, who were not even part of a registered organization. The government's hesitation to deal with the situation could set a dangerous precedent, potentially involving future generations like the Gen Z, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma.
The court underlined the need for restraint and peaceful means to handle the situation, stating that aggression could further escalate the violence.
Written by urgent.news from The Hindu's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
