The Supreme Court clarified that states can legally close or withdraw FIRs against students involved in protests, ensuring discretion in handling such cases.
The clarification was made on Monday
Aug 03, 2026
03:20 pm
What's the storyThe Supreme Court has clarified that states are free to close or withdraw FIRs against students involved in the recent protests.
The clarification came after petitioners argued that the order from July 28 could hinder the withdrawal of such cases.
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