Government asks Supreme Court to dismiss FIRs against NEET protestors
The Union government has filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking to have the FIRs lodged against demonstrators over the NEET paper-leak protests nullified.
The central government has moved the Supreme Court, requesting that the first-one outlet's reports registered against individuals who took part in NEET paper-leak protests be set aside. The demonstrations, which unfolded in Delhi and across multiple states, were linked to allegations of violence and disruption. Authorities had filed FIRs accusing protestors of unlawful conduct, prompting the Centre to contest the filings as unfounded.
The legal filing seeks a full quashing of the cases, though the court has not yet ruled on the matter. The move reflects the government's effort to curb legal actions it deems excessive. No additional parties or outcomes were mentioned in the filing.
Why it matters
It shows the government's attempt to limit legal actions against protestors, affecting how dissent is handled in India.
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