Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis directs home dept to withdraw FIRs against protesters involved in NEET stir
Maharashtra's Chief Minister has ordered the withdrawal of cases against protesting students.
These cases were registered during recent demonstrations supporting the Cockroach Janta Party.
Opposition parties urged the government to formally withdraw these pending legal actions.
Advocates warned that these cases could jeopardize students' futures and career prospects.
The Home Department will issue the necessary orders for case withdrawal soon.
India Student Protests Spur Crackdown
- India mulls tougher punishment for exam paper leaks after protests Channel News Asia —
- India mulls over tougher punishment for exam paper leaks after protests The Straits Times —
- SC bars coercive action against student protesters, mulls independent probe Business Standard —
- Fadnavis orders withdrawal of cases against youths booked during student protests Hindustan Times —
- India's top court orders no coercive action against youth protesters and release of minors, media reports say Dawn —