CJP protest: SC clarifies States can withdraw FIRs against students in accordance with law

Security personnel detain protesters during the protest by National Students' Union of India (NSUI) over police crackdown in the CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' protest, in Jaipur on July 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI The Supreme Court on Monday (August 3, 2026) clarified that its July 28 order would not prevent the NCT of Delhi or any other State from closing or withdrawing proceedings arising out of FIRs registered against student protesters, wherever permissible in accordance with law.The clarification came after the Centre submitted that it was “serious” about its assurance that amnesty would be granted to students who had participated in demonstrations over the NEET examination paper leak, including the July 20 Parliament march in Delhi and subsequent protests in several States.A Bench headed by