Supreme Court Orders Protections for Student Protesters Amid Paper Leak Demonstrations

In a major legal intervention following nationwide student demonstrations over competitive exam paper leaks, the Supreme Court of India directed police forces and investigative authorities across all states to ensure strict safeguards regarding digital data collected from student protesters. During the hearing, the apex court observed that peaceful protests remain an integral pillar of a…

Supreme Court Examines Police Conduct During Protests; Emphasizes Right to Peaceful Agitation

Details: Taking note of allegations regarding police heavy-handedness during recent student-led demonstrations across several states, the Supreme Court of India observed that the constitutional right to peaceful protest must be protected. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant noted that both citizens and law enforcement officers must exercise self-restraint during public demonstrations….

New Anti-Paper Leak Law Tabled in Parliament Amid Widespread Student Agitations

Details: Following weeks of intense nationwide protests led by student organizations over NEET exam discrepancies—which ultimately led to the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan—the Government of India introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. Newly appointed Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, along with Minister Jitendra…

Anti-Paper Leak Reform and Central Protests Escalate in New Delhi

Massive demonstrations led by student organizations and civil society groups have intensified across Central Delhi over systemic exam irregularities and paper leak scandals, prompting the central government to enact strict legislative measures. In response to widespread public outrage, the Union Cabinet cleared a comprehensive anti-paper leak bill introducing severe punitive measures, including maximum prison sentences…

Govt E-Commerce Export Policy Boosts Rural Manufacturers

In a major push to expand the footprint of small and medium-sized enterprises on the international stage, the Indian government has updated its foreign direct investment regulations to allow foreign-funded e-commerce giants to manage inventory-based export operations. Under this new framework, platforms like Amazon and Flipkart are permitted to maintain dedicated export hubs specifically designed…

Massive Protests and Security Crackdown Over Student Demands in New Delhi

The national capital witnessed dramatic scenes as thousands of youth and student activists under the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) banner attempted a march toward Parliament. The demonstration, which grew out of mounting anger over recurring exam paper leaks and systemic accountability issues in national entrance tests like NEET, reached a boiling point at Jantar Mantar….