Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Delhi Govt: No Legal Action for NEET Protesters, Criminals Excluded
The Delhi government said it will not take any legal action against people who joined protests about the NEET exam.
But if someone has a criminal record, they can still be punished.
The order also says that anyone already arrested will be reviewed quickly and may be released.
The police had filed 13 complaints about the protests.
The government’s decision follows a Supreme Court order that said non‑criminal minors should be released and evidence should be kept safe.
Delhi government issued order stating no adverse legal action against NEET protest participants.
Protesters with criminal antecedents will not receive protection and may face action.
Order directs review and expeditious release of already arrested or detained protestors.
13 FIRs were registered by Delhi Police in connection with the protests as of July 29.
Order follows Supreme Court directive to release non‑criminal minors and preserve evidence.
- Who
- Delhi government and Delhi Police
- What
- Issued order on legal action for NEET protest participants
- When
- July 29, 2023
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To comply with Supreme Court directive and address NEET exam protests
- Legal Action
- No adverse action for protestors without criminal antecedents
- Criminal Antecedents
- Protection not extended
- FIRs
- 13
- Supreme Court Directive
- Release non‑criminal minors
- Date of Order
- July 29, 2023
Sources
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