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Summary of Important News Items and Editorials- 269
THE HINDU DATED 29th July 2026
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1. Supreme Court orders release of minors detained during student protests
The Supreme Court directed the immediate release of all minors detained during recent student demonstrations and indicated that allegations of police excesses may require an independent investigation. The Court allowed States to continue inquiries into specific offences but warned that peaceful protesters should not be subjected to coercive action merely for participating in an agitation. Its reasoning draws a distinction between lawful investigation and collective punishment. Juvenile justice principles require that children be treated with special care, dignity and procedural safeguards, even when accused of misconduct. The Court also stressed the preservation of CCTV footage, body-camera recordings and other digital evidence so that r
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Supreme Court orders release of detained minors from student protests, addresses police accountability, guidelines for crowd control, and educational infrastructure demands.
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