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CJP protest news LIVE: The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed all FIRs registered against students who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests between July 20 and 25 across the country, with the group subsequently withdrawing its September 5 march in Delhi. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant invoked Article 142 of the Constitution, saying it was doing so “to do complete justice” while keeping in mind the future prospects of the young protesters.The court also directed the Centre to formulate a pan-India policy on compensation and provide compensation within three months to families of students who ended their lives over the NEET paper leak. At the Centre’s request, however, the Supreme Court permitted Delhi Police to register fresh FIRs against 2,873 individuals with serious criminal antecedents who were present at the Jantar Mantar protest.Top pointsFIRs against protesters quashed: The Supreme Court closed the criminal proceedings against students who participated in the protests between July 20 and 25. It also said any FIRs registered in connection with the same protests in states or Union Territories that were not before the court would not be pursued and would be treated as closed.Fresh FIR against 2,873 people: The court permitted Delhi Police to register a fresh FIR against 2,873 individuals with serious criminal antecedents who were present at the Jantar Mantar protest. The police said an investigation was required to ascertain their role, if any, in offences involving bodily harm or destruction of property.Compensation for families: The Centre was directed to formulate a pan-India policy and pay compensation within three months to families of students who committed suicide over the NEET paper leak. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court that the Union government was committed to the assurance on compensation, while seeking time to work out the modalities.CJP withdraws September 5 march: CJP co-convenor Saurav Das told the bench that the group would withdraw its call for the September 5 march in Delhi in view of the government’s assurances and the Supreme Court’s order. The CJP had planned the march on Teachers’ Day, with the participation of families of students who committed suicide following the cancellation of the NEET exam and subsequent re-test, as well as those allegedly subjected to police excesses.Probe into police excesses: The Supreme Court had earlier constituted a high-powered enquiry committee headed by former apex court judge Justice R Subhash Reddy to probe issues and allegations, including police excesses against students during the nationwide protests against NEET-UG paper leaks. The CJP-led agitation, which began at Jantar Mantar on June 20, was called off on July 25 after then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the government accepted the group’s other demands.