The Supreme Court questions a notice issued by a Uttar Pradesh magistrate to NEET-UG protest student Akshat Tripathi, asking why he should not be required to furnish a ₹5 lakh personal bond. The questioning happens despite the court’s earlier order barring any coercive action against students in connection with the NEET-UG protests.
According to reports, the notice is linked to allegations that Tripathi was “spreading anti-government propaganda” and “inciting” university students to join protests at Jantar Mantar. Separately, Business Line reports that on September 1 the Supreme Court quashes FIRs registered against the protestors, indicating legal actions taken against protesters are being scrutinized.
Across outlets, the focus is on the continued effect of the Supreme Court’s restraint order on local proceedings. While details of the notice’s language and the specific allegations are emphasized, both accounts align that the Supreme Court is testing whether the UP magistrate’s action is consistent with the protection granted to students.
