No action against students who protested over paper leaks: government

CJI Surya Kant stressed the importance of distinguishing between students and those with criminal antecedents

Aug 03, 2026

02:34 pm

What's the storyThe Indian government has assured the Supreme Court that it will not pursue legal action against students who protested over paper leaks.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta confirmed this commitment, saying, "There was some miscommunication over what to do with the FIRs against the protesters. I have instructions to say that the government is serious on that commitment on students."

No action against students who protested over paper leaks: government

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