- The Assam government announced that it will withdraw cases and other legal proceedings against people who participated in protests over the alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities.
- CJP spokesperson Saurav Das stated that the Assam Government guarantees the release of all arrested protesters.
- A total of five cases had been registered in Assam in connection with the protests, resulting in the arrests of 13 persons.
- The government of Assam has decided that no adverse legal action will be initiated by any of the Police authorities against those involved in the protests.
- The process for withdrawing the registered cases will be initiated as per law promptly.
- The Government does not propose to take any further adverse action against the individuals involved in the protests, treating the matter as closed.
- Assam Government guarantees the release of all arrested protesters, no FIRs or action in future, and withdrawal of all existing FIRs.
- After Bihar and Assam notifications, it has been guaranteed that no authority will proceed against protesters in Rajasthan.
The Assam government has announced a significant policy shift regarding the NEET protests, stating it will withdraw all legal cases against demonstrators.1
This decision comes after a series of protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination, which led to the arrest of 13 individuals across five registered cases.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das confirmed that the government guarantees the release of all arrested protesters, emphasizing that no further legal action will be taken against them.27
The Assam government stated, “the matter shall be treated as closed without any future proceedings on this account,” indicating a complete withdrawal of all existing FIRs and a commitment to not initiate any adverse actions in the future.6
This move aligns with similar notifications from other states, including Bihar and Rajasthan, where authorities have also assured that no punitive measures will be taken against protesters.8
The government’s decision reflects a growing recognition of the need to address public dissent and the concerns surrounding the NEET examination process, which has faced scrutiny and allegations of irregularities.
As protests continue to shape the political landscape, the Assam government's actions may set a precedent for how similar situations are handled in the future.
“The Assam government confirmed that five cases had been registered, leading to the arrest of 13 individuals during the protests. Additionally, it was stated that no adverse legal action will be taken against those involved, treating the matter as closed.”
