Archive · 28 Jul 2026
SC to Consider Protocol for Peaceful Protests Amid NEET Row
The Supreme Court of India is looking into complaints about police using too much force during student protests about the NEET-UG exam.
The students were protesting because they think there was cheating in the exam.
The Court said that people have the right to protest peacefully, and this right should not be taken away.
They also said that just because there is a protest, it doesn't mean the police can use too much force.
The Court is thinking about making rules for peaceful protests all over India.
They also talked about how important it is to keep everyone safe, including the police.
The next hearing is on July 28, 2024.
Supreme Court to consider evolving an all-India protocol for peaceful protests.
Court emphasizes that the right to peaceful protest is guaranteed and cannot be denied.
Hearing involves pleas alleging police excesses during student protests over NEET-UG paper leak.
Court expresses concern over attacks on police personnel during protests.
Next hearing scheduled for July 28, 2024.
- Who
- Students protesting NEET-UG paper leak and other exam irregularities, Supreme Court of India
- What
- Supreme Court hearing on police excesses during protests and consideration of a protocol for peaceful protests
- When
- July 27, 2024, with the next hearing scheduled for July 28, 2024
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi and Bihar
- Why
- To address allegations of police excesses and ensure the right to peaceful protest is upheld
Protesters' Rights
Police Safety
Right to Protest
Protesters' Rights
Protesters argue that their right to peaceful protest is guaranteed by the Constitution and should not be infringed upon.
Police Safety
Police and authorities emphasize the need to maintain law and order, ensuring the safety of both protesters and the public.
Use of Force
Protesters' Rights
Protesters claim that police excesses, including lathi charges and tear gas, are unjustified and violate their rights.
Police Safety
Authorities argue that the use of force is necessary to control anti-social elements and maintain public safety.
- Date of Hearing
- July 27, 2024
- Location of Protests
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi and Bihar
- Issues Raised
- NEET-UG paper leak and other exam irregularities
- Court's Stance
- Right to peaceful protest is guaranteed; police excesses cannot be justified
- Next Hearing
- July 28, 2024
- Key Figures
- Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi, V. Mohana
- Petitioners' Demand
- Pan-India guidelines for peaceful protests
- Court's Consideration
- Evolving an all-India protocol for peaceful protests
Sources
'Right to peaceful protest is guaranteed': Supreme Court on NEET protest pleas, fixes pleas for hearing on Tuesday
CJI Surya Kant on police ‘brutality’ against NEET paper-leak protesters: 'Mere agitation can't justify lathi-charge'
Right to protest constitutionally protected, mere agitation cannot justify police crackdown: SC
'Agitation cannot justify lathi-charge': CJI Surya Kant's BIG response to police brutality against protesting students
NEET Row: Right to Peaceful Protest Guaranteed, Says SC
‘Peaceful Protest Is A Constitutional Right, Lathi Charge Can't Be The Answer': CJI Surya Kant's Strong Message On Jantar Mantar Police Action
SC to address police brutality on protesters during Jantar Mantar agitation
SC questions police action at Jantar Mantar protests – ‘Can’t lathicharge because there was agitation’
Agitation can’t justify police excess, says CJI on action against Jantar Mantar protesters
'Agitation Alone Cannot Justify Lathi-Charge': SC Upholds Right To Peaceful Protest, Seeks Police Protocol
"Can't Lathicharge Just Because There Is Agitation": Supreme Court's Big Remark
'Mere agitation can't justify lathi-charge': Supreme Court on pleas over Jantar Mantar police action
Just Because There Is Agitation, Does Not Mean There Should Be Lathi Charge: Supreme Court
CJI slams police excesses at Gen Z protests
Right to peaceful protest absolutely guaranteed, but anti-social elements can be taken care of: Supreme Court
‘Can’t lathicharge just because there was agitation’: Supreme Court