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Bihar Government Tells SC AK-47 Was Fired Into Air During NEET Protest, No Protester Hit by Bullets
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Bihar Government Tells SC AK-47 Was Fired Into Air During NEET Protest, No Protester Hit by Bullets

Bihar government tells Supreme Court an AK-47 was fired only into the air during July 25 NEET protests, with no protesters injured by those shots, while three others suffered pistol injuries elsewhere.

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Supreme Court Permits States to Withdraw CJP Protest FIRs as Per Law Judiciary
Supreme Court Permits States to Withdraw CJP Protest FIRs as Per Law

The Supreme Court clarified that states may withdraw FIRs against NEET protest students through the legal process and said 'criminal antecedents' refers only to grave and heinous offences.

"There Is No Pakistani Kashmir": India Rebukes NYT as 30 Die in POK Election Crackdown International
"There Is No Pakistani Kashmir": India Rebukes NYT as 30 Die in POK Election Crackdown

India's Embassy in Washington rebuked the New York Times for using "Pakistani Kashmir" on July 29, the same day at least 30 people were killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as security forces fired on protesters boycotting elections the JAAC called fraudulent, with PML-N winning 9 of 13 seats under internet blackout and army deployment.

'Mere Agitation Cannot Justify Lathi-Charge': CJI Surya Kant Reaffirms Constitutional Right to Peaceful Protest Judiciary
'Mere Agitation Cannot Justify Lathi-Charge': CJI Surya Kant Reaffirms Constitutional Right to Peaceful Protest

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has observed that the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally guaranteed and that "mere agitation" cannot be a ground for police excesses or lathi-charges. While hearing petitions against the crackdown on student protesters, the Supreme Court emphasized the need for "self-evolved discipline" in a democracy and proposed the formulation of a uniformed nationwide protocol to handle public demonstrations across India.

Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister Political NEWS
Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026, the first resignation under public pressure in Narendra Modi's entire prime ministership, submitting his letter to PM Modi at 2:18 PM after 53 days of CJP protests, citing the need to prevent "anti-national forces" from exploiting national disunity.

Delhi HC Disposes of PIL Seeking Criminal Action Against CJP Protesters, Directs Petitioner to Approach Authorities [Read Order]

Delhi HC disposes PIL against CJP protesters, says SC-mandated mechanism exists, directs plea to concerned authorities. Court declines to order criminal action over July 20 Jantar Mantar violence, ask...

'So-Called Student Protests' Hijacked By Anti-National Elements Seeking To Destabilize India: BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra [Read Press Release]

BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra alleges anti-national elements have infiltrated recent student protests to destabilize India, urging intellectuals, lawyers and educators to guide students towards peac...

PM Modi Breaks Silence on NEET Protests

PM Modi announces fast-track courts for NEET paper leak cases as Parliament prepares to debate the ongoing controversy and student protests.

From Birthday Gathering to PM's Doorstep: Congress Detained Outside PM's Residence

On July 21, Mallikarjun Kharge's 84th birthday,, Congress leaders marched from Kharge's residence to PM Modi's home at Lok Kalyan Marg over the NEET row. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Akhilesh Ya...

Lawyers Were Hit Too: Supreme Court Bar Association Condemns Lathi Charge on Students, Demands Inquiry

The Supreme Court Bar Association has passed a formal resolution on July 22, 2026 strongly condemning what it describes as a brutal and disproportionate lathi charge on peaceful student protesters, no...

Can the Delhi Police Invoke "Just Following Orders" to Justify Force at Jantar Mantar? Here Is What the Law Says

Delhi HC to hear PILs on alleged police brutality at Jantar Mantar's CJP protest. A look at the proportionality doctrine, key precedents, and the limits of "just following orders."

What the US Embassy's July 17 Alert Said About the Delhi Protests

US Embassy issued a demonstration alert for New Delhi ahead of July 20-21 protests. Here's what the advisory said and why it sparked debate.

Tear Gas, Lathi Charges, and a Memorandum to JP Nadda

Parliament's Monsoon Session opened amid protests, lathi charges, detentions, metro closures, and political turmoil. Here's the complete timeline.

"Sansad Chalo" March Declared Illegal by Delhi Police

Delhi Police declared the Cockroach Janata Party's "Sansad Chalo" march to Parliament on July 20 illegal, warning of immediate detention, even as Sonam Wangchuk, hospitalised after 21 days on hunger s...

From Ramlila Maidan to Jantar Mantar: What the Law Says About the "Cockroach Janta Party" Hunger Strike as Protest

Delhi HC declines to order force-feeding of Sonam Wangchuk, reaffirming the right to protest as fasting enters day 20 amid Cockroach Janta Party stir. As Wangchuk's fast crosses 20 days, courts balanc...


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