Archive · 24 Jul 2026
CJI Clarifies No Petition on NEET Protests
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified that only a letter, not a petition, was submitted regarding police action during NEET-UG protests.
He stated that media reports claiming the Supreme Court refused to hear the matter were false.
The letter, submitted by Advocate Narendra Mishra, sought the court's intervention in alleged violations of fundamental rights during the protests.
The government has committed to addressing students' concerns and considering compensation for affected families.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after assurances from the government.
CJI Surya Kant clarified that only a letter representation, not a petition, was submitted regarding NEET-UG protests.
Media reports claiming the Supreme Court refused to hear the matter were deemed false by the CJI.
The letter sought the court's intervention in alleged police action and violations of fundamental rights during protests.
The government committed to addressing students' concerns and considering compensation for affected families.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after assurances from the government.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Advocate Narendra Mishra, Union Ministers Dr Jitendra Singh and J.P. Nadda, Activist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Clarification on the nature of the submission regarding NEET-UG protests and alleged police action
- When
- Friday
- Where
- New Delhi, Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To correct media reports and address concerns over police action during protests
Media Reporting
CJI's Clarification
Nature of the Submission
Media Reporting
Media reported that a petition was filed and refused.
CJI's Clarification
CJI clarified it was only a letter representation, not a petition.
Court's Response
Media Reporting
Media claimed the Supreme Court refused to hear the matter.
CJI's Clarification
CJI stated the court cannot treat a representation as a petition.
- Chief Justice of India
- Surya Kant
- Date of Clarification
- Friday
- Type of Submission
- Letter representation
- Issue Raised
- Alleged police action during NEET-UG protests
- Advocate Involved
- Narendra Mishra
- Government Response
- Commitment to justice and examination reforms
- Union Ministers Involved
- Dr Jitendra Singh, J.P. Nadda
- Activist Involved
- Sonam Wangchuk
