π§ββοΈ SC forms panel to probe NEET protest violence
The Supreme Court established a High-Powered Enquiry Committee to investigate allegations surrounding the nationwide NEET-UG protests. This panel includes Justice R. Subhash Reddy, Justice Ravi Shankar Jha, Justice Shalinder Kaur, Rishi Kumar Shukla, and Dr. L.R. Bishnoi. The order, dated August 19, directs the committee to continuously assess issues like police excesses and targeted violence. The court specifically prioritized examining harassment and the use of excessive force, including pellet guns. The committee must also consider medical support for victims while balancing public order with the right to dissent. π§ββοΈ