The Supreme Court quashed FIRs against NEET-UG protesters nationwide; Ratna Singh calls the decision historic (File photo)
We were made promises on July 25, and our legal team, along with all team members, were working hard to ensure we wouldn’t back down until we received assurance on those promises. Another lawyer said that while the broader protest FIRs have been quashed, the court ruled that proceedings will continue against 2,873 individuals identified through facial recognition software for allegedly committing acts of violence. The Supreme Court permitted the Central Government and Delhi Police to register FIRs against the 2,873 individuals in accordance with law.
We hope that not just BJP-ruled states, but all other states will also follow,” he said. From the beginning, we stated that this is a peaceful protest for the country’s youth, and it will continue to be,” she added. “This Supreme Court order will lead to the quashing of FIRs against protesters across states, bringing huge relief to students whose futures are affected by pending FIRs. The Supreme Court was hearing applications filed by Delhi Police and the states of Maharashtra, Assam, Bihar and West Bengal seeking directions concerning FIRs registered in connection with protests in which thousands of students and youth participated.
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) legal team lead Ratna Singh, on Tuesday, welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to quash First Information Reports (FIRs) filed across the country against protesters during the NEET UG paper leak protests, saying the legal victory was achieved through persistent advocacy. Speaking to ANI, Singh said, “Today’s Supreme Court order is a historic one. “That persistent effort resulted in today’s Supreme Court order.