After Bihar, Assam Drops Cases, Assures No Action Against CJP Protesters
The Assam government on Monday announced that it will withdraw cases and other legal proceedings initiated against people who participated in protests over the alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities.
In a press release issued by the Home and Political Department, Assam, a total of five cases had been registered in Assam in connection with the protests, resulting in the arrests of 13 persons.
As regards, these cases registered prior to 6pm on 26.07.2026, after careful consideration to all aspects to the circumstances and the consequent need to strengthen accountability and undertake systemic reforms across the examination and higher education ecosystem, the government of Assam has decided- 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.
