The Delhi government announces that it will not initiate further legal action in cases involving people who participated in protests linked to alleged NEET-UG irregularities. NDTV reports that the government states no additional legal steps will be taken, and that existing arrests and detentions will be reviewed in accordance with directions from the Supreme Court.
Times of India adds that Delhi Police will not proceed with further legal action against protest participants. It also says the approach excludes individuals with existing criminal backgrounds, and that the government is reviewing and expediting the release of detained protesters. The report notes that 13 cases were registered in connection with NEET paper leak protests and that the decision comes amid allegations involving harassment and threats of arrest.
Across the reports, the common elements are the move away from new proceedings, a review of those already detained or arrested, and action aligned with the Supreme Court’s directions, with additional attention to whether participants have criminal antecedents.
