NEET Protest Hearing: SC Allows Pellet Guns
The Supreme Court has allowed the use of pellet guns in exceptional cases of crowd agitations. Know why this matters for NEET aspirants and the right to peaceful protest.
The Supreme Court of India has addressed the petition filed on the use of pellet guns for crowd dispersal after a police crackdown during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest on NEET UG Re-Exam.
NEET Protest Hearing: Overview
| Authority / Board | Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Vacancy/Post Name | - |
| Advt No. / Cycle | - |
| Selection Process | - |
| Official Website | www.sci.gov.in |
Important Dates & Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Re-Exam | July 20, 2026 |
| Protest Hearing | - |
Right to Peaceful Protest
The petition, represented by advocate Vrinda Grover, claimed that the Rapid Action Force (RAF) fired pump-action guns on the protestors, which was later revealed that seven rounds of pellets were fired at the Delhi's Connaught Place region.
Exceptional Use of Pellet Guns
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest was aimed at seeking the resignation of the then Union Education Minister Dhrmendra Pradhan due to the NEET paper leak row. In the latest development, a three-judge Bench, headed by the CJI Surya Kant, emphasised on the need for a non-violent approach while dealing with youth protest and public expression of dissatisfaction with government policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the NEET UG Re-Exam protest about?
A: The protest is about the NEET paper leak row, which led to the re-examination of the NEET UG exam. The protest aimed to seek the resignation of the then Union Education Minister Dhrmendra Pradhan.
Q: What is the Supreme Court's decision on the use of pellet guns?
A: The Supreme Court has allowed the use of pellet guns in exceptional cases of crowd agitations as a preventive measure. The court emphasized the need for a non-violent approach while dealing with youth protest and public expression of dissatisfaction with government policies.
Q: What is the right to peaceful protest in India?
A: The right to peaceful protest is guaranteed by Article 19(1)(b) of the Constitution of India, which allows citizens to assemble peaceably and without arms, and to hold public meetings, processions, and demonstrations.
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