Delhi Govt closes NEET protest cases after Supreme Court order. No legal action against eligible protesters, but criminal cases remain excluded.
Delhi NEET Protest Cases Update: The Delhi government has decided to close cases related to protests against alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. However, the relief will not be applicable to protesters who have a criminal background.
The decision was taken by the Delhi Home Department after receiving approval from the Lieutenant Governor. The move comes following the Supreme Court’s order issued on July 28 regarding the protest-related cases.
No Further Legal Action Against Eligible Protesters
The Delhi government has clarified that no adverse legal action will be initiated against individuals who participated in the NEET-UG protests. Authorities have also stated that if any protesters were arrested or detained during the demonstrations, their cases will be reviewed and necessary steps will be taken for their early release.
The government said that it does not intend to continue legal proceedings against protesters who were involved only in the demonstrations over the alleged examination irregularities.
Relief Not Applicable to Those With Criminal History
While announcing the decision, the Delhi government made it clear that the benefit will not be extended to individuals with criminal antecedents. Officials stated that the Supreme Court’s directions regarding such cases will be followed.
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The government has maintained that the closure applies only to genuine protesters who participated in the NEET-related demonstrations and do not have any previous criminal record.
13 FIRs Registered During NEET Protest
According to available information, the Delhi Police had registered 13 FIRs by July 29 in connection with protests related to alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination.
With the latest decision, the Delhi government has stated that the matter will now be treated as closed and no further proceedings will be initiated in cases covered under the relief order.
Supreme Court Order Led to Government Decision
The decision follows the Supreme Court’s intervention in the matter, after which the Delhi government reviewed the situation and issued directions through the Home Department.
The move is expected to provide relief to several students and protesters who participated in demonstrations seeking action over alleged issues related to the NEET-UG examination process.
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