The Supreme Court agreed to use Article 142 to quash FIRs
Supreme Court intervention suggests systemic abuse of power against student protesters.
On August 18, 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to use Article 142 to quash FIRs against students involved in NEET-UG protests, leading to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The court sought a list of FIRs involving only students and formed a committee to examine issues, excluding those with serious criminal backgrounds. Advocate Vrinda Grover highlighted Delhi Police’s failure to disclose details about FIRs. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta identified 2,873 individuals with criminal records among protesters. The court emphasized protecting peaceful student protests while addressing violence concerns.
29 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Bihar authorities withdrew 64 FIRs against NEET protesters, but 21 cases in Siwan remain pending due to alleged criminal histories.
18 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Supreme Court, using Article 142, quashed FIRs against student protesters involved in NEET-UG protests, leading to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
25 AUG 2026
— Al Jazeera
Indian police used force to disperse protesters in Patna, Bihar, after a demonstration demanding job access and exam transparency.
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