CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said the organization will launch nationwide protests if the government fails to provide written guarantees regarding student detainees [1].
The dispute centers on a recent interim order from the Supreme Court concerning First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against student protesters. The CJP argues that the legal process is being manipulated for political purposes, which could lead to widespread civil unrest if the demands for unconditional releases are not met [1, 2].
Das said the Supreme Court should not be politicised and its orders weaponised for the government's gains [2]. He said the Court's interim order contradicts previous assurances provided by the government regarding the treatment of protesters [1, 2].
The spokesperson specifically challenged the Court's stance on existing charges. Speaking in Hindi, Das said that if the Supreme Court is stating that those who already have FIRs against them should not be released, it is not acceptable [1].
To resolve the impasse, the CJP is demanding formal, written documentation ensuring the withdrawal of all FIRs, and the immediate release of all detained individuals [1, 2]. The group has indicated that these measures are necessary to prevent the judicial process from being used as a tool for political advantage [2].
Das said the current situation is unacceptable and that the organization is prepared to mobilize supporters across the country to pressure the government and the judiciary to align their actions with earlier promises [1].
“Supreme Court should not be politicised and its orders weaponised for the government's gains.”
This escalation highlights a growing tension between student activists and the Indian judiciary over the interpretation of interim orders. By demanding written guarantees, the CJP is attempting to move beyond verbal assurances to create a binding commitment from the state, signaling a lack of trust in the government's willingness to grant amnesty to protesters without judicial compulsion.


