In a swift follow-up to the talks held between CJP and reps from the union government, the state governments of Bihar and Assam have decided to withdraw cases and other legal proceedings initiated against people who participated in protests over the alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities.
Bihar’s state Home Department assured that it will immediately initiate the legal process to withdraw all First Information Reports (FIRs), criminal complaints, and show-cause notices against agitators registered before 6 PM on 26th of July.
As per the official statement persons arrested or detained in connection with cases filed prior to the deadline will be released immediately.
The government also guaranteed that no future direct or indirect action will be taken regarding incidents before the cutoff time.
Assam’s Home and Political Department also informed that cases had been registered in Assam in connection with the protests, resulting in the arrests of 13 persons.
According to Assam government sources it was also decided that no adverse legal action will be initiated by any of the Police authorities within the State against those persons who have been involved in these protests.
The release said the process for withdrawing the registered cases, irrespective of the stage of the process within the State of Assam, will be initiated as per law promptly.
It further said that the Government does not propose to take any further adverse action against the individuals involved in the protests, and the matter shall be treated as closed without any future proceedings on this account.
