Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Lawyers Offer Free Legal Aid to NEET Protest Students
Some students in Mumbai were protesting because they think there was a leak in the NEET exam.
The police took action against these students, detaining them and issuing notices.
A group of lawyers, including a famous one named Satish Maneshinde, decided to help these students for free.
They think the police actions were not legal and plan to challenge them in court.
The lawyers also said that minors and women were treated unfairly.
The Bombay Bar Association and other lawyers are also concerned and have asked the police to stop restricting peaceful protests.
Lawyers including Satish Maneshinde are offering free legal aid to students facing police action over NEET protest.
Students were detained and issued notices by Mumbai Police, which lawyers argue are illegal.
A legal challenge is set to be moved before the Bombay High Court.
Lawyers allege that minors and women were detained improperly and without proper procedures.
The Bombay Bar Association passed a resolution expressing concern over police action against students.
- Who
- Students protesting NEET paper leak, Mumbai Police, Lawyers including Satish Maneshinde
- What
- Lawyers offering free legal aid to students facing police action
- When
- After July 20 protest
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To challenge the legality of detentions and notices issued to students
Students and Lawyers
Mumbai Police
Legality of Detentions
Students and Lawyers
Students and lawyers argue that the detentions and notices issued are illegal and violate fundamental rights.
Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police claim their actions are lawful and necessary to maintain public order.
Treatment of Minors and Women
Students and Lawyers
Lawyers allege that minors and women were detained improperly and without proper procedures.
Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police maintain that all actions were taken in accordance with the law and standard procedures.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Location of Protest
- Dadar, Mumbai
- Legal Challenge
- Bombay High Court
- Section 35(3)
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
- Number of Lawyers Offering Help
- Eight
- Bombay Bar Association Resolution
- Passed a resolution expressing concern over police action
- Bombay High Court Lawyers' Appeal
- Urged Mumbai Police Commissioner to withdraw prohibitory orders