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Supreme Court to form panel on NEET protest police force
The Hindu··18 Aug
The Supreme Court on 18 August said it will form a committee of retired judges, a former DGP and former CBI director to examine police force during Delhi's NEET protests. Chief Justice Surya Kant sat with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana. The panel will also look at violence against police. Advocates were asked to submit its ambit by evening.
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What It Means For You
- If you joined the 20 July Delhi march, the Court is sending protest video to a committee of former judges and police chiefs.
- Anyone named in an FIR after the NEET protests can note the Chief Justice said some student cases may be quashed under Article 142.
- If you alleged force against women protesters, that complaint is inside the panel's listed work.
What's Happening
- On 18 August 2026, the Supreme Court said it will form a high-powered committee on police conduct during the NEET protests.
- Video of the 20 July Parliament march is to be handed to the panel.
- The formal constituting order was to be issued on 19 August after parties file suggestions.
What Delhi Police Told The Court About 20 July
- Delhi Police said about 30000 protesters faced 5000 officers and that the march toward Parliament was illegal.
- The force said it used facial recognition in legitimate state interest and denied disproportionate force.
- On 3 August the Court had said criminal antecedents meant grave offences, and that other student FIRs could be withdrawn in law.
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