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- The Supreme Court has clarified that its earlier order does not prevent state governments from withdrawing FIRs filed against student protesters.
- The clarification came after reports of fresh arrests and FIRs in some BJP-ruled states.
- The statement was issued on Monday by the chief spokesperson of the Cockroach Janta Party, which said the government had earlier given assurances on withdrawing FIRs following an agreement.
- The party has been supporting protesting students with legal and medical aid.
What to watch next
- Whether BJP-ruled states act on the clarification to withdraw pending FIRs against students
- Whether new arrests and FIRs against student protesters continue
- How the government follows through on its earlier assurances regarding FIR withdrawals
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