CJP warns of fresh protests if student cases not withdrawn
It reports potential suppression of dissent and selective legal action based on political affiliation.
After the Supreme Court ordered the release of minors arrested in student protests, CJP warned of fresh protests if cases were not withdrawn. Maharashtra and West Bengal directed their Home Departments to begin withdrawing cases while avoiding coercive action; 16 students in West Bengal received bail. BJP-ruled states like Assam and Bihar had already started withdrawals. In Kerala, Chief Minister V D Satheesan ordered the Home Department to examine case withdrawal demands.
28 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Following a late-night meeting, government representatives assured CJP of FIR withdrawals and detainee releases in Bihar and Assam, but Mumbai Police continued to summon CJP protesters.
— NDTV
The Supreme Court granted police permission to pursue existing FIRs against CJP protesters, prompting CJP spokesperson Saurav Das to threaten a protest restart if the government's actions are not addressed.
29 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — Indian Express
Following Supreme Court orders, several states, including Maharashtra and West Bengal, initiated case withdrawals to appease student protests.
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