The Economic Times

SC quashes FIRs against NEET protesters, allows fresh FIR against 2,873 people

The Supreme Court quashed all FIRs against students protesting between July 20 to 25. It also directed the Centre to compensate families of students who ended their lives. The court invoked its powers under Article 142 to do complete justice for young protestors. Delhi Police can register fresh FIRs against 2,873 individuals with serious criminal antecedents. The Cockroach Janta Party withdrew its September 5 march following the court's decision.