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2 September 2026

Supreme Court quashes FIRs against NEET-UG protesters

The Supreme Court's invocation of Article 142 to quash FIRs and mandate a compensation policy for student suicides represents a significant judicial intervention in governance and constitutional law, making it a solid topic for Mains.

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Notes

  • Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to quash FIRs against students protesting NEET-UG 2026 paper leaks (July 20-25).
  • The order applies nationwide across all States and Union Territories.
  • The Court allowed fresh, specific FIRs against 2,873 individuals identified via facial recognition at Jantar Mantar, ensuring due process rights.
  • The Centre is directed to frame a pan-India policy for compensating families of students who died by suicide following the paper leak, with a three-month implementation timeline.
  • Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for doing 'complete justice'.
  • Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL regarding the exclusion of homeless persons from electoral rolls, citing existing mechanisms for non-fixed address registration.
  • Jurisdictional issues between state police forces (Delhi vs. UP) in inter-state crimes highlight challenges in inter-agency coordination for victim protection.

Questions

  1. Discuss the scope and significance of Article 142 of the Constitution in ensuring 'complete justice' in matters involving public interest and student welfare. 150 words
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  2. The lack of inter-state coordination in criminal investigations often leads to procedural delays and denial of justice. Analyze the challenges in inter-jurisdictional police cooperation and suggest reforms to ensure seamless victim support. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution does the Supreme Court derive the power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing 'complete justice' in any cause or matter pending before it?

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