Bihar and Assam Drop Cases Against NEET Protesters

The Bihar government will withdraw all legal cases filed against protesters who demonstrated over the NEET paper leak and will release those currently jailed, according to reports from The Hindu and The Times of India. This decision follows similar action by the Assam government, which also dropped cases and assured no further legal action against protesters associated with the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP).

Bihar Government Withdraws FIRs and Releases Detainees

Authorities in Bihar have assured protesters that First Information Reports (FIRs) are being withdrawn in a move described by The Times of India as a win for students and the CJP. The decision specifically targets those detained during demonstrations regarding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak. In addition to dropping charges, the state is moving to release individuals currently held in custody related to these protests, as reported by The Hindu.

The legal relief comes amid internal disciplinary actions within the police force. According to the Telegraph India, a constable from Siwan has been benched following the use of an AK-47 during the unrest.

Assam Government Drops Charges Against CJP Protesters

The shift in legal strategy is not limited to Bihar. NDTV reports that the Assam government has also dropped cases and provided assurances that no further action will be taken against protesters from the Citizens for Justice and Peace.

Parliamentary Debate on Paper Leak Legislation

The regional decisions to drop charges coincide with national legislative efforts.