Bihar government to withdraw cases lodged against protesters over NEET paper leak, release those jailed
The Bihar government has announced the withdrawal of all legal cases against protesters involved in the NEET paper leak demonstrations and the release of those currently jailed. This decision follows pressure from student organizations and political activists who were detained during recent state-wide protests.
Why it matters
The move reflects the political sensitivity of the NEET scandal and the government's attempt to de-escalate public unrest and student-led opposition.
The Bihar government on Monday (July 27, 2026) announced that it will withdraw all cases lodged against protesters over the NEET paper leak and release those jailed under various charges.
A statement to this effect was issued late in the evening by the State’s Home Department, which said that “no adverse legal action – punitive/retaliatory - shall be taken by the government against any individual participating in the protests before 6 p.m. on 26.07.2026”.
According to the police, altogether 694 people had been detained for enforcing the Bihar Bandh called on July 25 by pro-Left students’ unions and, after letting off 339 minors, the remaining 355 were booked under relevant laws, and were facing trial before the courts concerned.
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