Centre Moves SC To Scrap FIRs Against Jantar Mantar Protesters, Invokes Article 142
The petition seeks relief for students and ordinary citizens while allowing a limited probe into 2,873 people with serious criminal antecedents, police said.
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Delhi Police moves Supreme Court to quash 13 FIRs linked to CJP protests, seeks probe into 2,873 individuals
On July 20, violent protests erupted in Delhi after thousands of students attempted to march towards Parliament from Jantar Mantar. Police fired tear gas shells. Police teams identified criminals among the protesters.
Ahead of CJPs Sept 5 protest, Centre urges Supreme Court to quash FIRs against students - The Tribune
Ahead of the September 5 CJP protest over the Government’s alleged failure to honour the commitment regarding withdrawal of cases against protesters, the Centre on Monday urged the Supreme Court to quash the FIRs registered against student protesters invoking its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.
Centre moves Supreme Court to quash FIRs against student protesters
New Delhi, August 31, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) The Centre on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of FIRs registered against student protesters who participated in demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and other parts of the country, urging the apex court to invoke its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure “complete […] The post Centre moves Supreme Court to quash FIRs against student protesters appeared first o…
Supreme Court: Delhi Police has moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of 13 FIRs filed in connection with the ‘CJP’ protests held in and around Jantar Mantar between July 20 and 25, 2026. Notably, in this case, while the police has taken a stand of not taking further action on the existing 13 FIRs, on the other hand, 2,873 people suspected of being involved in serious crimes during the protests […]
The central government has filed a fresh petition in the Supreme Court seeking quashing of cases filed against CJP protesters. The move comes as the CJP announced fresh protests on September 5, alleging that the government has not fulfilled its earlier promises.
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