Supreme Court Seeks Explanation for Notice to Student Despite Protest Protection

Court questions preventive action

The Supreme Court took serious note of a notice issued under Section 130 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to a second-year Gautam Buddha University student. The notice reportedly asked him to show cause against furnishing a ₹5 lakh personal bond, along with sureties, for maintaining peace after his participation in a student protest.

Senior counsel informed the Bench that the notice had been withdrawn, but argued that its issuance itself created fear and violated the Court’s protection. The Chief Justice questioned how an executive magistrate could initiate such action after the Court’s September 1 order.

Earlier nationwide direction

The Supreme Court had closed FIRs connected with specified July student protests and restrained fresh coercive steps. The Bench asked counsel to place the notice and facts on record so that an explanation could be sought from the responsible authorities. The proceedings concern institutional obedience to binding judicial orders, not merely the later withdrawal of the notice.