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.