The Supreme Court has indicated that FIRs against students booked during protests over examination paper leaks and alleged irregularities may be quashed, while excluding those accused of serious crimes. The court plans to set up a high-powered committee to examine violence allegations, police conduct and other issues linked to the protests.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it intends to quash FIRs registered against students over protests held across the country last month over examination paper leaks and other alleged irregularities. The court, however, made it clear that the relief would not extend to people with a history of grievous offences who allegedly infiltrated the protests.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana stressed that the cases involved the future of thousands of students. The court's observations signal an attempt to distinguish students exercising their right to protest from people allegedly involved in serious criminal activity, while ensuring that allegations of violence during the demonstrations are independently examined, Live Law reports.
Students' Future Takes Centre Stage
The Chief Justice reiterated the court's intention to constitute a high-powered committee to examine issues arising from the violence during the student protests. He indicated that the panel would include a former Supreme Court judge, a former High Court judge and a former Director General of Police (DGP).
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