Supreme Court says states are free to close or withdraw FIRs against CJP protesters
They publishedSupreme Court says states free to close, withdraw FIRs against CJP protesters
First reportThehindubusinessline · 3 Aug, 09:31Z
Latest reportIn · 3 Aug, 09:33Z
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The Supreme Court said states may close or withdraw FIRs against CJP protesters, except those accused of grave and serious offences.
Why
The clarification defines criminal antecedents to include grave offences, while the Centre reiterated its assurance on handling protesters’ FIRs.
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The court may form a high-powered committee to examine pellet gun use and related protocols.
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Summary
- SC says Delhi and states may close FIRs against protesting students with no grave offences.
- Criminal antecedents refer only to grave and heinous offences, court clarifies.
- Union government will not pursue FIRs except those with serious antecedents.
- Over 2,700 FIRs with grave offences will not be withdrawn, per Mehta.
- Hearing adjourned to August 18; court highlighted police excess and rights of peaceful protest.
Summary
- SC clarifies states can close or withdraw FIRs against protesters linked to the CJP agitation.
- Relief excludes those accused of grave and serious offences, per court.
- Centre reiterates commitment to its assurance on FIR treatment for protesters.
- Judicial clarification defines 'criminal antecedents' to include grave offences.
- Court to potentially form a high-powered committee to examine pellet gun use and protocol.