The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to quash FIRs against NEET paper leak protesters across India after the central government approached the court to drop cases in Delhi and sought assurances against targeting students. The Citizens for Justice and Peace withdrew its planned September 5 2026 march following these developments. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta provided assurances on non-pursuit of certain FIRs and extension of relief to other states.