The Assam government has decided to withdraw all criminal cases linked to protests regarding alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination. A total of five cases were registered in the state, leading to the arrest of 13 individuals. The government, aiming to enhance accountability and reform the education system, will not pursue further legal action against the protestors.
The decision, communicated through a press release by the Political Department, emphasizes the need for systemic reforms in the examination and higher education sectors. No adverse legal action will be taken against the protestors involved in the registered cases. Authorities are instructed to promptly initiate the process of withdrawing all cases, regardless of the legal stage.
Additionally, the government has directed a review of all arrests and detentions made in connection with these cases. It is stated that no further adverse actions will be taken against the protestors, marking the issue as closed with no future legal proceedings. This move is seen as a step towards reconciliation amidst nationwide concerns over NEET-UG irregularities.
