Release all minors held over student protests: SC
The Supreme Court indicated it would consider forming a high-powered investigation team to probe allegations of police excesses during recent student protests in Delhi and several States. While allowing State authorities to continue investigating FIRs, the court ordered the immediate release of all minors arrested in connection with the demonstrations. It also restrained police from taking coercive action against "protesting students" unless they had criminal antecedents. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which led the demonstrations, raised concerns about the order, citing contradiction with the Centre's assurance of no punitive action against protesters.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court is considering an independent probe into alleged police excesses during student protests.
- The court ordered the immediate release of all minors arrested in connection with the protests.
- Police are restrained from taking coercive action against protesting students without criminal antecedents.
- States are permitted to proceed with their investigations into FIRs related to the protests.
- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) expressed concerns, citing a contradiction with the Centre's earlier assurances.
Exam Facts
- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant headed the Bench.
- The protests were related to recent student demonstrations in Delhi and several States.
- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) led the demonstrations.
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