The Supreme Court has ordered the cancellation of FIRs registered in connection with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests held in Delhi and other parts of the country between July 20 and 25 following the NEET paper leak controversy.
The Centre had approached the Supreme Court seeking the cancellation of 13 FIRs filed over protests at Jantar Mantar and other locations in Delhi. Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar also sought similar relief in cases linked to the demonstrations.
After hearing the matter, the Supreme Court directed authorities to quash the existing FIRs related to the protests and said that fresh cases should not be registered over the same incidents.
The court also issued directions regarding compensation for families of students who died by suicide amid the wider examination controversy. It asked the Centre to prepare clear guidelines for identifying eligible families and complete the compensation process within three months.
The protests were organised after allegations surrounding the NEET paper leak, with students and protesters demanding stronger action and reforms in the examination system. The Centre has also introduced stricter measures against examination paper leaks, including provisions for severe punishment for those found guilty of leaking question papers.