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Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray Seeks DGP's Clarification On Withdrawal Of Cases Against Student Protesters
24htopnews | August 2, 2026 1:09 PM CST

Thackeray said students had approached public representatives seeking information about whether cases registered during protests would be withdrawn. He noted that some students had already received notices under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), while proceedings were reportedly underway against others.

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has written to Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) seeking clarity on the procedure being followed to register and withdraw cases against students who participated in protests across the state.

Questions Implementation of Government Circular

In the letter dated August 1, Thackeray referred to the Maharashtra government’s July 31 circular regarding cases registered against students, youth and others during various agitations. He said that while the government had announced that such cases would be withdrawn and that no adverse or punitive action would be taken against those concerned, several students, parents, advocates and citizens remained uncertain about the implementation of the decision.

Thackeray said students had approached public representatives seeking information about whether cases registered during protests would be withdrawn. He noted that some students had already received notices under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), while proceedings were reportedly underway against others.


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