‘Being Part of a Protest Is Not an Offence’: Supreme Court Orders Closure of FIRs Over CJP Protests

The Supreme Court, comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, heard a batch of pleas concerning FIRs registered in connection with protests held across the country in July 2026. Solicitor General appeared for the State, while Senior Advocates Vrinda Grover and Hariharan made submissions for the protesters. The … Continue reading ‘Being Part of a Protest Is Not an Offence’: Supreme Court Orders Closure of FIRs Over CJP Protests