SC quashes FIRs against NEET protesters

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday invoked its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash FIRs registered in connection with pan-India protests held between July 20 and 25 over the NEET 2026 examination, after the Centre gave assurances before the court on demands raised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

Following the Centre’s assurances and the court’s directions, the CJP called off its proposed protest scheduled for September 5.

The court recorded that the Central government and the applicant states had consciously decided not to proceed with the FIRs so that students and youth who participated in the protests would not face consequences merely for taking part in the demonstrations.