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The Supreme Court will hear 13 FIRs related to the NEET protests today.

August 31, 2026 Khushi Singh Arya 5 mins read
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The Supreme Court will hear the Delhi Police petition on NEET

The police have sought permission to cancel these FIRs and register new FIRs to further investigate the case. The petition raises the issue of investigation into the alleged violence during the protest and the cases related to it.

Delhi Police says that the role of people present during the protest needs to be investigated in different ways. The police have sought permission from the court to register a new FIR against 2,873 people who are accused of being present at the protest.

Now during the hearing in the Supreme Court, the arguments of the police and the legal questions raised in the petition will be discussed. The court’s stance could be crucial for further investigation into the case and the legal process of the allegations related to the protest.

What did Delhi Police demand regarding 13 FIRs?

Delhi Police has filed its petition before the Supreme Court regarding action related to 13 FIRs. The police are seeking to have these FIRs quashed. Along with this, it has sought permission to register a new FIR to investigate the role of people involved in the protest afresh.

According to the police, a large number of people were present during the protest and it is necessary to investigate their role in the alleged violence. On this basis, the police have demanded a separate investigation into 2,873 people.

While hearing the petition, the court will see how justified the police demand is under the legal provisions. The court’s directions in this case can determine the direction of further investigation.

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Demands to investigate the role of 2,873 protesters

Delhi Police has claimed that 2,873 people were present at the scene during the protest. The police now want to investigate the alleged role of these people and for this purpose is seeking permission to register a new FIR. However, presence at a demonstration cannot in itself be considered evidence of involvement in violence against a person. The investigating agency will have to proceed with the case based on the role of each person and the evidence available.

Similar legal and investigative aspects may also be addressed in the Supreme Court hearing. The police will have to present detailed grounds before the court in support of their demand.

Protests erupted over the NEET paper leak.

Students protested in various parts of the country over allegations of NEET paper leaks and the examination process. They demanded transparency in the exam and a fair investigation.

Protests regarding this issue also took place in Delhi, and the matter subsequently became the subject of legal disputes. The police had registered several FIRs based on events linked to these protests.

The Delhi Police now maintains that the investigation into these cases needs to be pursued differently. Regarding this, a demand has been placed before the Supreme Court to cancel 13 FIRs and allow registration of new FIRs.

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Police want to investigate role in violence

In its petition, Delhi Police has raised the issue of investigating the alleged violence that occurred during the protests. Police say it is necessary to identify and investigate the role of the people present at the protest.

The investigating agency wants to investigate the possible role of 2,873 people, citing their presence. However, in this process it will be important to determine who was merely involved in the demonstration and who has concrete allegations of involvement in violence or other crimes.

After hearing the police’s demand before the court, it will become clear how the investigation can be taken forward. At present, the decision or direction of the Supreme Court is awaited in the matter.

All eyes are on the Supreme Court hearing.

Tuesday’s hearing is significant because the court will consider the police’s demand for 13 FIRs involving 2,873 people. Questions may also arise in the case regarding the investigative powers of the police and the legal status of those involved in the protest.

After hearing the arguments of both the parties on the petition, the Supreme Court can give instructions regarding the further process. The court’s stand will be crucial in deciding whether the police will be allowed to register a fresh FIR and proceed with further investigation.

The arguments presented during the hearing and the court order are expected to clarify the future direction of the case. At present, this case remains important in the legal disputes related to NEET protests.

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13 FIRs and a demand for a new FIR, crucial hearing in the Supreme Court today

The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday the Delhi Police’s petition regarding 13 FIRs related to the NEET paper leak protests. The police have sought permission to quash the existing FIR and register a new FIR to investigate the role of 2,873 alleged protesters.

Police say that to fully investigate the alleged violence that took place during the protest, it is necessary to clarify the role of the people involved. On the other hand, distinguishing between merely being present at a demonstration and engaging in any violent activity will also be an important part of the investigation.

Now everyone’s eyes are on the Supreme Court hearing. The court’s directions could play a key role in deciding what will happen to the 13 FIRs and the Delhi Police’s response to 2,873 people.

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