A shocking cache of 300 videos submitted to court puts police conduct during NEET protests under scrutiny.

The Supreme Court has clarified that the Delhi government and other state governments can close or withdraw FIRs registered against students who participated in protests against the NEET paper leak, provided they do not have a serious criminal background.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohan clarified that "criminal background" refers only to serious and heinous crimes. During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court, "The central government is serious about not pursuing FIRs against protesting students, provided they do not have a criminal background."

He further stated that cases registered against more than 2,700 individuals involved in serious crimes would not be withdrawn. On the other hand, senior advocate Gopal Shankarnarayanan, questioning police action, said, "The videos are extremely shocking. We have submitted 300 videos to the court." He demanded that the Delhi Police Commissioner and the RAF Director be ordered to conduct an investigation. The court had previously stated that the right to peaceful protest is fully protected. The next hearing in this matter will now take place on August 18.

CJP Welcomes Court Decision

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has welcomed the Supreme Court's clarification regarding the withdrawal of FIRs registered against NEET protesting students. Following the court hearing, CJP's chief spokesperson Saurav Das said, "This is a major victory for the country's youth. The Supreme Court has cleared up all confusion regarding 'criminal background.' Now the central and state governments should immediately implement the promises made under the July 25 agreement."

No Case Registered Against Minor: Police

Delhi Police has clarified the situation regarding the case of a minor girl who allegedly used disrespectful language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest at Jantar Mantar. According to police sources, the "Zero FIR" sent by Noida Police has not yet been converted into a regular FIR in Delhi. Dismissing rumours circulating on social media about the FIR being withdrawn, a police source said, "At present, no regular FIR has been registered in Delhi. The question of withdrawing any FIR does not arise because no such FIR was ever registered here." The issue came into discussion after the Prime Minister said that he had forgiven such students, stating, "Instead of punishing the youth, they should be guided in the right direction." Delhi Police is currently investigating the matter.