Archive · 29 Jul 2026
CJP Warns of Protests Over Student Arrests
The Supreme Court ordered the release of minors arrested during student protests but allowed the FIRs to stay.
The CJP warned of fresh protests if cases were not withdrawn.
Maharashtra and West Bengal began withdrawing cases but said FIRs could remain.
Kerala is examining the demand for withdrawal.
Bihar and Assam have already withdrawn FIRs.
The CJP argues that the government is using the order to harass protesters, while authorities claim some protesters have criminal backgrounds.
Supreme Court ordered release of minors arrested in student protests but allowed FIRs to stay.
CJP warns of fresh protests if cases are not withdrawn, citing government assurances and examples from Bihar and Assam.
Maharashtra began withdrawing cases but said FIRs could remain; over 1,000 people booked in Mumbai.
West Bengal said no coercive action but FIRs can remain; 16 arrested, later granted bail.
Kerala examining demand for withdrawal of cases; around 5,000 people booked across the state.
- Who
- Students, CJP, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Kerala, Bihar, Assam governments.
- What
- Supreme Court ordered release of minors arrested in protests, allowed FIRs to stay.
- When
- Recent student protests, Supreme Court order issued recently.
- Where
- Maharashtra, West Bengal, Kerala, Bihar, Assam.
- Why
- Protests over student issues, Supreme Court order on FIRs.
CJP and Protesters
Government and Authorities
FIR Withdrawal
CJP and Protesters
CJP demands complete withdrawal of FIRs against protesters, citing government assurances and examples from Bihar and Assam.
Government and Authorities
Government and authorities argue that FIRs can remain and investigations can proceed, with no coercive action against students.
Criminal Antecedents
CJP and Protesters
CJP and defence lawyers argue that there is no evidence of criminal backgrounds among the arrested protesters.
Government and Authorities
Authorities claim that some protesters have criminal antecedents and should not be exempt from investigation.
- Supreme Court Order
- Ordered release of minors arrested in student protests, allowed FIRs to stay.
- Maharashtra
- 20 FIRs registered in Mumbai, over 1,000 people booked; CM directed withdrawal of cases.
- West Bengal
- 16 arrested, later granted bail; government says no coercive action but FIRs can remain.
- Kerala
- CM directed examination of demand for withdrawal of cases; around 5,000 people booked.
- Bihar and Assam
- Announced withdrawal of FIRs connected with the protests.