Legal update
Published
13 Sept 2026
Source date
2 Sept 2026
Supreme Court Quashes FIRs and Directs Pan-India Compensation Policy Concerning NEET-UG 2026 Protests
Why it matters
The Supreme Court has quashed FIRs arising from the NEET-UG 2026 protests and invoked Article 142 of the Constitution. The Court also directed the formulation of a pan-India compensation policy for the families of students.
Key points
- The Supreme Court quashed FIRs registered in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 protests.
- The Court exercised its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.
- A direction was issued for a pan-India compensation policy for students' families.
What changed
FIRs registered regarding NEET-UG 2026 protests stand quashed, and a nationwide compensation policy has been directed under Article 142.
Who it affects
Students and families of students involved in the NEET-UG 2026 protests, as well as prosecuting authorities.
Jurisdiction
India
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