SC Hearing on Protest FIRs
Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das accused the Centre of resisting Supreme Court efforts to quash FIRs against student protesters after the July 20 Jantar Mantar events.
Key Demands and Timeline
- Government committed on July 25 to withdraw FIRs, protect protesters, and provide compensation.
- SC sought list of FIRs under Article 142 for mass quashing.
- Centre's counsel did not commit to providing the list.
- National working committee to convene within two days if no concrete steps.
"If the government does not immediately demonstrate concrete steps towards honouring the July 25 commitments, the Cockroach Janta Party will convene its national working committee within the next two days to decide the next course of nationwide action."
High-Powered Committee
SC to form panel of retired judges, former DGP, and ex-CBI director to probe police excesses and violence against cops. CJP demands inclusion of its members and independent composition.
Additional Concerns
- Alleged failure on compensation and follow-up meetings.
- Facial recognition use during protests raised as constitutional issue.
- School Thik Karo campaign continues amid nationwide tour plans.