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Delhi Police Registers 13 Cases over NEET-UG Protests at Jantar Mantar; Govt Orders Arrest Review
Delhi police were told to review 13 protest cases quickly and release eligible detainees, while those with criminal antecedents remain excluded.
- On Thursday, the Delhi government announced it will not take adverse legal action against youth-led protesters demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, though protection excludes those with 'criminal antecedents.'
- Protests at Jantar Mantar began June 6, demanding Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET exam irregularities; by Wednesday, Delhi Police had registered 13 cases linked to the demonstrations, triggering an expedited review process.
- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court allowed authorities to proceed with investigations, while Chief Justice Surya Kant directed police to preserve all surveillance footage as a measure of 'abundant precaution.'
- The Cockroach Janta Party called the Supreme Court's Tuesday directive 'wholly unacceptable' and 'uninformed,' while spokesperson Saurav Das warned the Union government might 'seek to use and weaponise' the order against protesters.
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged the Centre to 'remain steadfast' in creating 'an environment of trust,' as Delhi joins Bihar and Assam in announcing plans to withdraw cases against demonstrators.
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Delhi Government Directs Police Not To Take Adverse Action Against NEET Protesters, Orders Review of Arrests | 📰 LatestLY
Thirteen cases have been registered by the Delhi Police in connection with the NEET (UG) paper leak protests at Jantar Mantar, as of 6 pm on July 29. The Delhi Government has directed the Delhi Police not to take any adverse legal action against persons involved in the protests, while also ordering an expeditious review of arrests and detentions made in connection with the demonstrations. 📰 Delhi Government Directs Police Not To Take Adverse Ac…
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