After Bihar, Assam withdraws cases against protesters as CJP keeps pressure on
The Assam government has decided to withdraw legal cases against protesters involved in demonstrations over NEET-UG examination irregularities. This follows a similar move by the Bihar government, as pressure from organizations like the CJP continues to mount regarding examination reforms.
Why it matters
The decision reflects the political sensitivity of student-led protests regarding national examination integrity in India.
GUWAHATI: 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, the government said five cases had been registered in Assam in connection with the protests, leading to the arrest of 13 people."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."The release said that the process of withdrawing the registered cases, irrespective of the stage of proceedings within Assam, will be initiated…
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