Archive · 28 Jul 2026
BJP MLC Ravi Granted Interim Relief in NEET Protest Case
A politician named C T Ravi from the BJP party in India got temporary protection from the court.
This is because he is involved in a legal case about some things he said during protests about a big exam called NEET.
The court said the police can't do anything to him until the next hearing on July 31.
Ravi's lawyers say the case shouldn't be happening because it was started by someone who wasn't directly involved.
But the people arguing against him say he and his supporters didn't let the police do their job.
All this started because Ravi made some comments about people from the Muslim community joining the protests, which made many people upset.
BJP MLC C T Ravi secured interim relief from the High Court in connection with an FIR registered against him over his remarks during the NEET protest controversy.
The court directed the police not to take any coercive action against Ravi until the next hearing scheduled for July 31.
The case was transferred to the Special Court for MPs and MLAs in Bengaluru.
Ravi's counsel argued that the FIR was not maintainable as it was based on a complaint filed by a third party.
The controversy stems from Ravi’s remarks on the nationwide protests over the alleged NEET examination paper leak, which triggered widespread criticism and allegations of promoting communal disharmony.
- Who
- BJP MLC C T Ravi
- What
- Granted interim relief from the High Court in connection with an FIR registered against him over his remarks during the NEET protest controversy
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To prevent coercive action by the police until the next hearing on July 31
Ravi's Defense
Prosecution's Argument
FIR Maintainability
Ravi's Defense
The FIR is not maintainable as it was filed by a third party.
Prosecution's Argument
Ravi and his supporters obstructed police officials and attempted to create a 'kangaroo court' atmosphere.
- Date of Interim Relief
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Next Hearing Date
- July 31
- FIR Number
- 149
- Section Under Which FIR Was Registered
- Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Original Police Station
- Chikkamagaluru Town Police Station
- Current Court Handling the Case
- Special Court for MPs and MLAs in Bengaluru
- Complainant
- Jamia Mosque Committee president Mudasir
- Controversial Remarks Context
- NEET examination paper leak protests