The Supreme Court will hear today the Centre's application for the quashing of 13 FIRs registered over the Student Protests in DelhiThe Centre, invoking Article 142, has further sought leave from the Court to register 1 fresh FIR against 2873 protesting persons with criminal antecedentsAs per its application, no further FIR shall be registered in relation to the same incidentBench: CJI...
The Supreme Court will hear today the Centre's application for the quashing of 13 FIRs registered over the Student Protests in Delhi
The Centre, invoking Article 142, has further sought leave from the Court to register 1 fresh FIR against 2873 protesting persons with criminal antecedents
As per its application, no further FIR shall be registered in relation to the same incident
Bench: CJI Surya Kant, J Joymalya Bagchi and J V Mohana.
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CJI: we drew distinction earlier only. Protest itself is [not an offense]
Adv Nedumpara: great victory for youngsters
CJI: Persuasive appeal we will make - rest of the issues you try to amicably sort
SG: Yes, govt is not adversarial
CJI: Youngsters will prefer career building. In this competitive world, not easy to make space for oneself
Saurav Das: I just want to thank the court for what it did today. It's historic
CJI: you have also shown good gesture. As an institution, we are thankful that this environment has been created which will help youngsters.
CJI: No state/UT shall register any fresh FIR in relation to protest incidents between July 20-25, save and except as stated herein above. Central govt/Delhi police at liberty to register fresh FIR wrt 2873 persons as per description given in para 4 of application. Such FIR shall be registered without prejudice to rights of parties to take lawful recourse. Central govt is directed to formulate the modalities-cum-policy wrt payment of compensation on pan-India basis. Such model policy may be circulated to all state govts/UTs and such framework may then be adopted by all state govts/UTs as a regular compensatory mechanism. As regard to students who committed suicide wrt NEET 2026, centre should pay compensation after policy formulation in 3 months. In light of above directions, both sides shall abide by statements and commitments made. This order invoking Art. 142 is subject to condition that both sides shall abide by understanding arrived at. These directions issued in peculiar facts and not be taken as precedent.
Court records Saurav Das' statement
Order: KEEPING IN VIEW FUTURE OF YOUNG PROTESTORS WHO BONAFIDELY CAME TO PROTEST, WE FIND IT A FIT CASE TO INVOKE ART. 142. THESE APPLICATIONS ARE ALLOWED
- All FIRs mentioned are hereby quashed
- If there is any other FIR registered wrt same incidents of protests between 20-25 July in any state/UT which is not formally brought to our notice, shall not be pursued or investigated and shall be taken as closed for all intents and purposes.
Grover: can FIR list be placed in the order?
CJI: we will reproduce
Grover: we have FIRs from MP and UP. One is in Gwalior against 15 persons
SG: instead of giving FIR, it can be said 'any FIR'. No. of FIRs can be there. FIR in any state may be quashed
Order: Ld. SG states that there may be FIRs in states/UTs other than applicants pertaining to similar incidents of protest and there is a decision to not pursue those FIRs also. He has sought directions for closure of that FIR also. Ld. SG further states that no fresh FIR qua incidents of protests between 20-25 July shall be registered in Delhi or anyother part of the country. As regards grant of compensation to families of students who committed suicide wrt NEET exam 2026, ld. SG states that a policy framework will be notified for ensuring payment of compensation in such like cases on pan-India basis and so far as families of victims who committed suicide over 2026 NEET paper issue, compensation will be paid in 3 months.
Order: Applications moved by Delhi Police, Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar and WB inter-alia invoking powers of this court under Art. 142 and quash the FIRs full description whereof are given and further to permit registration of 1 fresh FIR wrt 2873 individuals referred to in para 4 of appln. filed by delhi police. It is a matter of record that protest were held between 20-25 July, 2026 in Delhi and other parts of country, in which 1000s of students participated. As a sequel, 13 FIRs were registered by Delhi in different police stations. As a part of [...] and to ensure that subject FIRs should not cause any harm to students/youths who participated in peaceful protest, and mere participation in protest be not taken as any offense under penal laws, that the centre and applicant-states have taken decision not to pursue these FIRs registered against protestors. A further commitment has been made that if there's any other FIR found registered wrt same incidents, Delhi and applicant-states shall not oppose affected party seeking quashing of FIR. delhi police has carved out an exception wrt 2873 persons allegedly having serious criminal antecedents as per NCRB database and who were prima facie reported to be present at protest site. Investigation required to ascertain their role wrt - commission of offenses related to bodily harm or destruction of property. delhi police has sought leave to register FIR...in conformity with order of this court. there is a further commitment that no fresh FIR shall be filed against the protestors.
#BREAKING Supreme Court quashes the FIRs registered across the country, in any State/UT, in relation to the student protests held between July 20 to July 25.
SC says those FIRs are deemed to have been closed for all intents and purposes.
Grover: can FIR list be placed in the order?
CJI: we will reproduce
Grover: we have FIRs from MP and UP. One is in Gwalior against 15 persons
SG: instead of giving FIR, it can be said 'any FIR'. No. of FIRs can be there. FIR in any state may be quashed
Order: Ld. SG states that there may be FIRs in states/UTs other than applicants pertaining to similar incidents of protest and there is a decision to not pursue those FIRs also. He has sought directions for closure of that FIR also. Ld. SG further states that no fresh FIR qua incidents of protests between 20-25 July shall be registered in Delhi or anyother part of the country. As regards grant of compensation to families of students who committed suicide wrt NEET exam 2026, ld. SG states that a policy framework will be notified for ensuring payment of compensation in such like cases on pan-India basis and so far as families of victims who committed suicide over 2026 NEET paper issue, compensation will be paid in 3 months
Court records Saurav Das' statement
Order: KEEPING IN VIEW FUTURE OF YOUNG PROTESTORS WHO BONAFIDELY CAME TO PROTEST, WE FIND IT A FIT CASE TO INVOKE ART. 142. THESE APPLICATIONS ARE ALLOWED. All FIRs mentioned are hereby quashed. If there is any other FIR registered wrt same incidents of protests between 20-25 July in any state/UT which is not formally brought to our notice, shall not be pursued or investigated and shall be taken as closed for all intents and purposes.
Order: Applications moved by Delhi Police, Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar and WB inter-alia invoking powers of this court under Art. 142 and quash the FIRs full description whereof are given and further to permit registration of 1 fresh FIR wrt 2873 individuals referred to in para 4 of appln. filed by delhi police. It is a matter of record that protest were held between 20-25 July, 2026 in Delhi and other parts of country, in which 1000s of students participated. As a sequel, 13 FIRs were registered by Delhi in different police stations. As a part of [...] and to ensure that subject FIRs should not cause any harm to students/youths who participated in peaceful protest, and mere participation in protest be not taken as any offense under penal laws, that the centre and applicant-states have taken decision not to pursue these FIRs registered against protestors. A further commitment has been made that if there's any other FIR found registered wrt same incidents, Delhi and applicant-states shall not oppose affected party seeking quashing of FIR. delhi police has carved out an exception wrt 2873 persons allegedly having serious criminal antecedents as per NCRB database and who were prima facie reported to be present at protest site. Investigation required to ascertain their role wrt - commission of offenses related to bodily harm or destruction of property. delhi police has sought leave to register FIR...in conformity with order of this court. there is a further commitment that no fresh FIR shall be filed against the protestors.
SG: I have said they are prima facie involved in serious offenses. I have ringfenced by saying that this would be...being part of protest is not an offense. If they are involved in bodily harm or destruction of property!
Grover: no, it says if they are prima facie 'present'
Hariharan: facial recognition issue also to be considered
Grover: issue of facial recognition is pending constitutional challenge. FRT is not being certified here. this court will decide whether FRT can be deployed
CJI- they have qualified with 'bodily harm' and 'destruction of public property'
Hariharan: if they give FIR, these 2873 persons come on a second round. whether they are exceeding the allegations levelled and quashed...
CJI: let's not read between lines
J Mohana: why do you want to advertise about the names?