A crime is a crime, regardless of age or student status. The decision of state governments to drop First Information Reports (FIRs), combined with the calls for sweeping institutional drop-offs following the recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests, sets a highly dangerous precedent. 

While the democratic right to peaceful assembly must be respected, it cannot be used as a shield for widespread lawlessness. The majority of Indian citizens stand firmly united in demanding that anyone who indulged in active violence, rioting, destruction of public property, or the use of weaponized foul and abusive language must face the full, unyielding consequence of the law. There should be No Immunity for Violent Crimes, Arson, or Verbal Abuse Under the Guise of Student Protests. 

Why We Must Oppose Blanket Immunity:

Misuse of the "Juvenile" and "Student" Label: The Supreme Court of India recently ordered the release of student protesters below 18 years of age (juveniles). However, if a juvenile or student willingly participates in violent riots, assaults law enforcement personnel, or torches public vehicles, treating them with complete leniency sends a destructive message to society. It tells future rioters that they can exploit minors and student groups to commit crimes with zero accountability. 

No Immunity for Foul Language and Mental Harassment: Dissent does not give anyone the license to use abusive, derogatory, or foul language against public servants, women, or ordinary citizens. Weaponized verbal abuse is a tool of intimidation. Criminal intimidation, public obscenity, and insults aimed at breaching public peace cannot be excused just because the perpetrator is a student.

Protecting Law Enforcement: Over 200 police personnel sustained serious injuries during these agitations. The law cannot turn a blind eye to their suffering. When state administrations drop cases under political pressure, it severely damages the morale of our police forces who risk their lives to maintain public order.

Strict Application of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): The provisions of the BNS regarding rioting and assaulting public servants must be applied uniformly. The law should not offer a free pass based on political convenience or student union pressure. 

Our Demands to the Hon'ble Supreme Court and Government Authorities:

   1. Restrict Relief to Non-Violent Detainees: Ensure that judicial directives for releasing juveniles and students apply strictly to peaceful, first-time protesters who have no involvement in violence.  

   2. No Withdrawal of FIRs for Any BNS Offense: The Supreme Court and State Home Departments must ensure that existing FIRs involving arson, physical assault, public property damage, criminal intimidation, or the use of abusive/foul language are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted. No criminal charge under the BNS should be dropped arbitrarily. 

   3. Use Video and Audio Evidence for Accountability: Order the immediate processing of drone footage, CCTV, media broadcasts, and body-cam recordings preserved by the police to accurately identify, track, and penalize every single perpetrator who engaged in physical or verbal violence.

The law-abiding majority of this nation refuses to let violent rioting, lawlessness, and public vulgarity be normalized under the guise of student dissent. Sign this petition to demand equal justice, strict enforcement of the BNS for all offenses, and total accountability for every criminal act.