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Supreme Court Clarifies States Can Withdraw FIRs Against Student Protesters
The Supreme Court clarified on Tuesday that states have the liberty to withdraw First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against student protesters, provided they do not have criminal antecedents. This clarification came during hearings related to student protests. Some outlets also reported on specific actions, such as the Gujarat government ordering the withdrawal of cases against NEET paper leak protesters. Separately, the Youth Congress demanded the resignation of Amit Shah over alleged actions against student protesters. Another report mentioned student claims of glitches in the NEET re-exam, despite government boasting.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 6 · Centre 13 · Right 5 n = 24
- Left (6): National Herald, Satya Hindi, Scroll.in, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (13 votes, 15 outlets): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan (Hindi) · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), LiveLaw, Mathrubhumi English, Navbharat Times, Telangana Today, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi, Republic World, The Pioneer