The Supreme Court will establish a comprehensive protocol for pellet gun usage. Delhi and other states can withdraw FIRs against student protestors. The court clarified that "criminal antecedents" means grave and heinous offenses. Allegations of police excesses against protestors warrant an independent probe. The bench awaits state responses before deciding on an investigation committee.

Appearing for the petitioners, Ms. Grover submitted that there was no standing order of the Delhi Police authorising the use of pellet guns.

The Supreme Court will establish a comprehensive protocol for pellet gun usage. Delhi and other states can withdraw FIRs against student protestors. The court clarified that…