'Don't Waste Our Time': SC Refuses Urgent Hearing On Plea Over Police Action Against NEET Protesters

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to urgently hear a petition alleging police excesses against student protesters in Delhi during demonstrations seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination paper leaks.

According to LiveLaw, the matter was mentioned before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant for urgent listing. The petitioner's counsel argued that the protests raised significant concerns regarding the conduct of the NEET examination and the need for reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Declining the request for an immediate hearing, CJI Surya Kant told the petitioner's counsel, "Don't waste our time, and don't waste your time."

When the lawyer referred to videos purportedly showing police action against the protesters, the CJI responded, "We are not interested in videos; we don't have time to watch," LiveLaw reported.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police denied allegations of excessive force during the protests. In a series of posts on X, the police said reports suggesting sporadic violence or detentions at Jantar Mantar were incorrect. It stated that "no such incident has taken place" and that the protest was being handled professionally. The police also appealed to the public not to fall prey to rumours or misinformation and to cooperate in maintaining peace and public order in and around the protest site.