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Supreme Court’s important observation: State governments can withdraw FIRs

The Supreme Court, while hearing cases to student protests, has made a significant and significant observation. The court has clearly stated that state governments can withdraw or close FIRs filed against students, subject to the law. The Supreme Court clarified its earlier order regarding police cases filed against students who protested during student protests.

‘Criminal antecedents’ means serious crimes

The court also made it absolutely clear that the term “criminal antecedents,” used in its previous order, refers directly to serious and heinous crimes. This means that those accused of murder, rape, terrorism, or any other serious crimes will not be eligible for this relief. The Supreme Court clarified that students accused of minor or minor crimes will not be considered in this category.


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