Supreme Court ready to quash FIRs filed against students for NEET protests
Police to limit investigation to 2,873 persons with “serious criminal background”, government tells court; Delhi Police yet to disclose list of FIRs, say petitioners; court to form high-powered committee to examine issues concerning NEET-UG protests
On August 18, 2026, the Supreme Court took an extraordinary step by agreeing to potentially quash First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against students who participated in nationwide protests related to NEET-UG exam paper leaks. This move came after the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and prompted the government to evaluate its actions. The court specifically requested a list of FIRs where only the names of students were mentioned.
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