Centre Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Quash FIRs Against Student Protesters
The central government has approached the Supreme Court seeking to quash FIRs against students involved in protests at Jantar Mantar, invoking special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court agreed to list the plea alongside pending petitions, scheduling a hearing for September 10. The bench emphasized the responsibility of law enforcement to maintain order within legal boundaries and urged all parties to respect the law during proceedings.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 47/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 31 Aug, 10:52 am. Other outlets followed.