The Supreme Court has refused to modify the High‑Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) established to look into the NEET‑UG protests. In its order, the Court expressed disappointment that petitioners had already begun criticizing the committee before it started its investigations.
The Court reiterated that an inquiry into the use of pellet guns and other alleged excesses must be carried out before any amendments to the committee’s structure are considered. This decision signals the judiciary’s focus on addressing police conduct rather than changing the investigative body's makeup.
The ruling comes amid ongoing student protests over NEET‑UG admission policies and the broader debate on security measures used during demonstrations.
