Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson and co-convener Saurav Das told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the organisation would withdraw its planned September 5 march in Delhi. Das said the decision followed assurances given by the Centre before the court and the orders expected from the Supreme Court. He said the CJP now expects the government to fulfil the commitments made during the hearing.

“As co-convener of the CJP, I want to state that in view of the positive assurances of the Government of India and the judicial sanctity bestowed upon them today, and in view of the order being passed by this Court, the CJP deems it appropriate to withdraw the call for the march on September 5 and looks forward to compliance with today's order,” Das told the court.

CJP had announced September 5 protest

The CJP announced the march on August 24. The organisation had planned a peaceful march from India Gate to Delhi Police Headquarters on September 5.

The group said it took the decision after accusing the government of failing to fulfil commitments made on July 25. The withdrawal of criminal cases against protesters remained one of the group's key demands.

Centre promises compensation for NEET victims' families

During Tuesday's hearing, the Centre assured the Supreme Court that it would honour its commitment to provide compensation to the families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta represented the Centre in the case. He told the court that the government would compensate the bereaved families within three months.

The Centre also asked the Supreme Court to use its extraordinary powers under Article 142 to close FIRs registered against NEET protesters between July 20 and July 25 across the country. The Centre had filed an application seeking the closure of these cases a day earlier.

Delhi Police agrees to drop 13 FIRs

Delhi Police also changed its position on several cases linked to the July protests. On Monday evening, the police told the Supreme Court that it "no longer wishes to pursue" 13 FIRs registered during the CJP-led NEET protests in July.

The police made the statement while the Supreme Court considered the issue under Article 142 of the Constitution. The move further cleared the way for a settlement between the Centre and the protesting group.

SC had refused to stop September 5 march

The CJP's decision to withdraw the march came a day after the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the proposed September 5 protest. On Monday, the top court said the Centre and the Delhi government should decide the law-and-order arrangements for the proposed mobilisation.

The court also stressed that all parties must maintain peace and follow the law. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said there were “no compelling circumstances” to assume that the proposed protest would become violent.

The bench left the final decision on the march to the authorities. It said the Centre and Delhi government could determine whether the march could take place and set conditions if required.

Following the Centre's assurances and the Supreme Court's intervention, the CJP has now withdrawn its September 5 march. The group said it would instead focus on ensuring that the government implements the commitments made before the court.