PolityGS-II· 1 min read
Supreme Court Quashes FIRs in NEET-UG Protests
Why in news?
The Supreme Court, under Article 142, quashed all FIRs registered between July 20 and July 25 related to the NEET-UG protests following assurances from the Centre regarding withdrawal of cases and compensation for victims.
Key points
- Supreme Court used powers under Article 142 to quash FIRs.
- FIRs related to NEET-UG protests between July 20-25 were targeted.
- Centre assured withdrawal of FIRs and compensation for student victims.
- A protest march planned for September 5 was called off.
- Relief extended to FIRs across states and union territories.
Background & context
NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate) is a crucial entrance examination for medical courses in India. Protests erupted due to alleged irregularities and paper leaks, leading to registration of FIRs against demonstrators.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Article 142 of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to pass any order necessary for doing complete justice.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II (Polity - Judiciary, Rights; Governance - Social Justice)