CJP Calls Off September 5 Protest After Centre Assures Supreme Court on FIRs
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its proposed September 5 protest in Delhi.
CJP co-convenor Saurav Das announced the decision before the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
The move followed assurances from the Centre on demands linked to the group’s earlier protest.
Das said the government had given a positive response. He also cited the Supreme Court’s intervention in the matter.
Saurav Das Announces Withdrawal of September 5 March
Appearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Das confirmed the decision.
He said CJP had decided to withdraw the protest call after the latest developments.
The proposed march was scheduled for September 5. It was planned to begin at India Gate and proceed towards the New Delhi Police Headquarters.
The CJP had announced the march on August 24. The group had then accused the Centre of failing to honour commitments made in July.
Centre Assures Supreme Court on Protest FIRs
The decision came after the Centre assured the Supreme Court that it would stand by its commitments.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta represented the Centre before the court.
He said applications had been filed to withdraw or quash FIRs connected with the July protests. The cases relate to events between July 20 and July 25.
The Centre also assured the court that fresh FIRs would not be filed over those same protest-related events.
The governments of Delhi, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal and Maharashtra are involved in the proceedings concerning the cases.
Supreme Court Intervention Brings Relief
The Supreme Court’s intervention became a key factor in CJP’s decision.
The bench considered the government’s assurances during Tuesday’s hearing.
The court also addressed the issue of FIRs filed against protesters.
However, the relief is not completely without exceptions. Proceedings involving allegations of serious criminal offences can continue under the conditions set by the court.
Compensation for Families Also Discussed
Compensation for families affected by the NEET controversy was another major issue before the court.
The Centre told the Supreme Court that it remains committed to providing compensation.
The government sought three months to finalise the payment mechanism.
The process is expected to involve verification of claims and coordination with states and other stakeholders.
This was among the commitments that CJP had raised during its negotiations with the government.
CJP Had Earlier Announced Fresh Protest
The September 5 march was announced after CJP said some commitments from July had not been implemented.
The group had initially ended its prolonged agitation in July after discussions with the government.
The withdrawal at that time was linked to assurances on several demands.
Later, CJP alleged that progress on some of those commitments was insufficient. That led to the announcement of another Delhi march.
The proposed September 5 demonstration was intended to put pressure on the government.
The latest Supreme Court proceedings have now changed that course.
CJI Surya Kant Welcomes CJP’s Decision
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant welcomed the decision to withdraw the protest.
The CJI stressed the importance of cooperation between the two sides.
He indicated that disputes can be resolved when both parties act in good faith.
The development marks a significant shift from the tensions seen in August.
For now, CJP has chosen to wait for the government’s commitments to be implemented.
What Happens Next?
The focus will now move to implementation.
The Centre has to follow through on the assurances made before the Supreme Court.
The compensation mechanism is also expected to take shape within the three-month period sought by the government.
CJP, meanwhile, has withdrawn its September 5 protest call.
The latest development brings a temporary end to the group’s planned street mobilisation.
The next major test will be whether the commitments made before the Supreme Court are implemented within the promised timelines.
Key Takeaways
- CJP has withdrawn its September 5 Delhi protest.
- Saurav Das announced the decision before the Supreme Court.
- The Centre assured the court it would honour its commitments.
- FIRs linked to the July 20–25 protests were a key issue.
- The government also reaffirmed its commitment on compensation.
- The Centre sought three months to finalise compensation modalities.
- The Supreme Court welcomed the decision to withdraw the proposed march.