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Supreme Court to probe alleged police excesses in NEET protest
Published Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) agreed to use an exceptional power under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against students who joined nationwide protests over the NEET-UG exam paper leaks.
What Is Claimed — Perspectives
Single-Source Coverage
- The Hindu
The Supreme Court will establish a panel to investigate claims of police misconduct during the NEET protest. This decision follows allegations of excessive force used by law enforcement.
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- The Hindu
The Supreme Court emphasizes the importance of protecting students' right to peaceful protest and building their confidence in the system, distinguishing between genuine student protesters and those with serious criminal backgrounds.
- Read original →· Aug 18
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