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August 18, 2026 13:37No action against police personnel responsible for sexual molestation and deliberate violence: Senior Advocate
Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan points out that the Delhi Police affidavit does not mention any internal or administrative action taken against the police personnel allegedly responsible for sexual molestation and deliberate violence.
August 18, 2026 13:36Why protest organisers not being held accountable, asks advocateAdvocate Rizwain Ahmed questions why the organisers of the protests are not being held accountable.
August 18, 2026 13:35Application filed for compensation for pellet gun victimsAdvocate Vrinda Grover says an application seeking compensation for the victims of pellet-gun firing has been filed.
August 18, 2026 13:34SG mentions injuries to police personnel before the Bench; lawyer raises women molestation during protestsAdvocate Rizwain Ahmed argues that the students must first express remorse. However, the CJI disagrees, saying that the future of the students and the expectations of their parents must be taken into consideration, and the confidence of the students must be restored.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta states more than 200 policemen suffered injuries.
A lawyer representing the families of the injured police personnel also called on the court to pay attention to the violence directed against police officers.
Another lawyer urges the court to pay attention to the sexual molestation of women protesters. The lawyer claims there has been “choking” of complaints against violence toward women, sexual minorities, and others.
CJI says every aspect will be considered.
August 18, 2026 13:30SG doubts whether FIRs could be filtered as suggested by the courtSolicitor General Tushar Mehta expresses doubt as to whether the FIRs could be filtered in the manner suggested by the Court.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi says that the Delhi Police cannot take a “generic” view and must clarify what it means by “serious criminality”.
August 18, 2026 13:28Right to protest or express dissent peacefully must be protected: CJIThe Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant says that the court will consider using Article 142 to quash FIRs in which there is no controversy or doubt and that clearly involve students.
He additionally says that FIRs indicating persons with criminal backgrounds will be discussed and a decision taken. The CJI further says everyone has to be mindful of the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19, emphasising that the right to protest or express dissent peacefully must be protected.
August 18, 2026 13:28Quash FIRs against students without criminal backgrounds: Advocate Vrinda GroverAdvocate Vrinda Grover says that the Supreme Court should consider using its plenary powers under Article 142 to quash FIRs against students and youths without criminal antecedents.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta states that anti-social elements and criminals have inveigled themselves among the protestors.
Published – August 18, 2026 01:26 pm IST
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) is hearing pleas alleging police excesses on students during the recent protests in Delhi against NEET paper leak.
The Supreme Court had previously indicated on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) indicated that it would consider constituting a high-powered investigation team to conduct a “thorough, fair and independent” inquiry into allegations of police excesses during the recent student protests in Delhi and several States.
