Supreme Court quashes FIRs against against Gen Z NEET-UG protesters under Article 142
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The Supreme Court also asked the Centre formulate the modalities for compensation scheme for protesters who were injured in police action
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Why it matters
Young people arrested during protests over medical entrance exam issues now face no criminal liability, and injured protesters may receive court-ordered compensation from the government.
Most affected
Gen Z NEET-UG protesters — FIRs quashed; no criminal charges from the protest action. Injured protesters — Eligible for government compensation as per court-ordered scheme modalities.
Likely next
Whether the Centre formulates and announces the compensation scheme modalities and timeline.