The Court said Article 142 can clear FIRs involving students, cases against those accused of grave offences will continue separately

The Court said states may close or withdraw FIRs against students in accordance with law.

The Court asked petitioners to amend their plea for guidelines on metallic pellet guns and directed treatment for injured students.

The Court directed preservation of CCTV footage and protesters’ data, and the release of detained minors.

The Court said allegations of police excess must be independently examined and suggested a uniform protocol for handling public protests.