The order states that "no adverse legal or punitive action shall be taken against any student, youth, or other individuals involved in the said protests." It further instructs police authorities to complete the necessary legal formalities and move courts for the withdrawal of pending cases.
Mumbai: In a major relief to students and others who participated in protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination, the Maharashtra government has decided to withdraw all criminal cases and prosecutions registered against demonstrators across the state.
Home Department Orders Withdrawal of FIRs
An official directive issued on Friday, the Home Department has instructed police authorities to stop all adverse legal action against students, youth and other citizens who took part in the protests. The confidential communication, signed by Joint Secretary Rajendra Holkar and addressed to the Director General of Police (DGP), directs police to initiate the legal process for withdrawing all pending First Information Reports (FIRs) and prosecutions.
The order states that "no adverse legal or punitive action shall be taken against any student, youth, or other individuals involved in the said protests." It further instructs police authorities to complete the necessary legal formalities and move courts for the withdrawal of pending cases. The exercise is being carried out in accordance with earlier government resolutions dated September 20, 2022, and July 21, 2026, relating to the withdrawal of criminal cases arising out of public protests.
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