SC bars coercive action against student protesters; directs release of minors
The Supreme Court directed immediate release of minors arrested during student protests and barred coercive action against student protesters.
The court ordered a thorough, fair investigation into violence during protests over paper leaks, including allegations of police excesses and violence against police.
Interim protection does not extend to anti-social elements or persons with criminal antecedents.
The court issued notices to the Union government and chief secretaries of eight states: Delhi, Maharashtra, Bihar, Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
The bench observed that peaceful protests are constitutionally protected but noted concerns over use of pellet guns, electric batons, and lathi charges.
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