Students and Supreme Court lawyers are protesting at Jantar Mantar in central Delhi to demand justice over alleged NEET paper leaks [1].
The demonstrations signal a growing alliance between the legal community and students who claim the integrity of competitive examinations has been compromised. This movement highlights a deepening crisis of trust in national testing systems and the subsequent response of law enforcement.
The 'Save Democracy, Save Constitution' protest focuses on alleged irregularities in the NEET exams and the perceived brutality of police forces toward student demonstrators [2, 3]. Participants are calling for immediate legal action against those responsible for the leaks and the alleged misconduct by authorities [2].
Members of the Supreme Court Bar Association have joined the cause, pledging to provide legal support to the students. A member of the association said, "We will challenge the illegality and brutalities committed against protesting students through appropriate legal remedies" [3].
While the protests have gained momentum in 2026 [1], the judicial response has been strained. During a court proceeding regarding the unrest, Chief Justice Surya Kant addressed a lawyer who raised the issue of the Delhi protests. "Don't waste our time," Surya Kant said [4].
The protesters continue to occupy Jantar Mantar, seeking a transparent investigation into the exam process and accountability for police actions during the demonstrations [2].
“"We will challenge the illegality and brutalities committed against protesting students through appropriate legal remedies"”
The involvement of Supreme Court lawyers elevates the student protests from a localized academic grievance to a constitutional challenge. By framing the issue as a fight to 'Save Democracy,' the protesters are linking exam integrity to broader governance and human rights concerns, specifically regarding police conduct and the right to protest.
