Supreme Court Allows States to Probe Student Protesters, Restrains Police Coercion
On July 28, 2026, the Supreme Court permitted States to investigate FIRs against student protesters while restraining police from taking coercive action unless individuals have criminal records. Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, representing the Union government and Delhi Police, argued that violence was caused by infiltrators. Legal experts noted that once an FIR is registered, it cannot be simply canceled; closure reports or prosecution withdrawals require judicial scrutiny. States like Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, and Maharashtra varied in their responses to the Centre’s assurance of no punitive action. Published July 29, 2026.
16 AUG 2026
— NDTV
NLSIU students and alumni oppose the invitation of Chief Justice Surya Kant and BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra to their convocation, mirroring a controversy at NALSAR.
18 AUG 2026
— BBC
Nalsar University of Law students demanded the Chief Justice of India's exclusion from their graduation ceremony due to his comments on police brutality.
19 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Following controversy, the Tamil Nadu government withdrew a directive aimed at preventing student protests.
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