Supreme Court limits committee powers in protest cases, retains FIR authority

The Supreme Court has set boundaries on a committee's authority in protest-related cases, asserting that only the court retains the power to direct the filing of FIRs. The bench agreed to accelerate the committee's proceedings and indicated it would address any procedural issues that arise during the process.

The ruling reinforces judicial oversight in sensitive protest matters and establishes that investigative decisions cannot be delegated entirely to external bodies, even when constituted by court order.