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Supreme Court allows CJP march before BRICS
The Hindu··1 Sept
The Supreme Court on August 31, 2026 refused to halt a Cockroach Janta Party march in Delhi. The protest is set for September 5, ahead of the BRICS Summit. Chief Justice Surya Kant said there was no compelling reason to presume an untoward incident. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought a September 1 hearing under Article 142 on NEET-UG protest FIRs.
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What It Means For You
- The September 5 CJP march remains scheduled unless police regulatory measures lawfully restrict it.
- Delhi Police and the Union government remain responsible for law and order around the protest, the CJI said.
- The Centre's Article 142 application on quashing NEET-UG protest FIRs is listed for September 1.
What's Happening
- A retired police officer had asked the court to push the march to September 15, after the September 12-13 BRICS Summit.
- CJP says earlier assurances, including withdrawal of student FIRs after NEET-UG protests, were not met.
- The Bench said it would tag the objection with the main NEET-UG petitions listed on September 10.
What Article 142 Plea Targets
- The Centre seeks extraordinary Supreme Court powers to quash FIRs linked to alleged violence in NEET paper-leak protests.
- CJP plans to march from India Gate toward Delhi Police headquarters, according to related reporting.
- Chief Justice Kant said if parties are reconciling, the court has no difficulties listing the Centre's plea.
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