Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Bombay Bar Association Supports NEET Protesters, Condemns Police Action
The Bombay City Civil and Sessions Court Bar Association has come out in support of students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak.
They passed a resolution saying the police used too much force against the protesters and promised to help the students with legal issues.
The Bar Association thinks the police should have been more careful and that the students have the right to protest peacefully.
They also said the government should talk to the students instead of using force.
The police, on the other hand, have been criticized for using force and filing cases against the protesters.
The Bombay City Civil and Sessions Court Bar Association passed a resolution supporting NEET protesters and condemning police action.
The resolution criticizes the use of force, including lathi charges and tear gas, against peaceful protesters.
The Bar Association cites the right to peaceful protest under Article 19 of the Constitution and the ICCPR.
The resolution refers to a Supreme Court ruling that police action against peaceful assemblies must be necessary and proportional.
The Bar Association offers legal assistance to aggrieved students and protesters.
- Who
- Bombay City Civil and Sessions Court Bar Association, Mumbai Police, NEET protesters
- What
- The Bar Association passed a resolution supporting NEET protesters and condemning police action, while the police have been criticized for using force and filing FIRs against protesters.
- When
- The resolution was passed on Thursday evening, and protests have been ongoing.
- Where
- The protests and resolution are related to events in Mumbai, specifically Dadar.
- Why
- The Bar Association aims to support students' rights to peaceful protest and condemn police actions, while the police are acting to maintain law and order.
Bombay City Civil and Sessions Court Bar Association
Mumbai Police
Use of Force Against Protesters
Bombay City Civil and Sessions Court Bar Association
The Bar Association condemns the use of force against peaceful protesters, including lathi charges and tear gas, as a violation of constitutional rights.
Mumbai Police
The Mumbai Police have allegedly used force to disperse demonstrations, citing the need to maintain law and order.
Legal Action Against Protesters
Bombay City Civil and Sessions Court Bar Association
The Bar Association criticizes the registration of criminal cases against peaceful protesters as intimidation tactics.
Mumbai Police
The Mumbai Police have registered FIRs against protesters, alleging violations of law and order.
- Date of Resolution
- Thursday evening
- Location of Protests
- Dadar, Mumbai
- Bar Association President
- Ravi Prakash Jadhav
- Bar Association Honorary Secretary
- Asif Naqvi
- Constitutional Right Cited
- Article 19 (Right to Peaceful Protest)
- Supreme Court Ruling Cited
- Ramlila Maidan Incident, In Re (2012) 5 SCC 1
- International Covenant Cited
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)