Indian Politics

Supreme Court Forms Panel to Probe NEET Protest Violence

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THE BRIEF
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The Supreme Court has constituted a five-member committee, led by former judge Subhash Reddy, to investigate allegations of excessive police force against students during recent NEET-UG protests.

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The panel is tasked with reviewing incidents of violence and police conduct across multiple protest sites, ensuring accountability for the treatment of students who were demonstrating for exam transparency.

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This judicial intervention follows widespread student unrest and aims to provide a formal mechanism to address grievances while the court considers quashing FIRs against peaceful protesters.