The Assam government has ordered the withdrawal of all police cases linked to protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET (UG) examination and has directed the prompt release of those arrested, effectively bringing related legal proceedings to an end. An official decision issued noted that, as of 6:00 pm on July 26, 2026, five cases had been registered across the state in connection with the demonstrations and 13 people had been arrested.
Under the order, no police authority in Assam will initiate adverse legal action against individuals who took part in the protests. Authorities have been instructed to begin withdrawing all registered cases immediately, regardless of the stage of the legal process, and to do so in accordance with the law.
The government said it will review the arrests and detentions made under the five cases and has directed that the process to release the detained persons be expedited. The decision emphasizes administrative follow-through to ensure the releases proceed without undue delay.
Officials framed the move as the outcome of a review of the circumstances surrounding the protests, coupled with a stated need to strengthen accountability and pursue systemic reforms in the examination and higher education ecosystem. NEET (UG) refers to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for undergraduate medical and dental admissions, the exam at the centre of the demonstrations.
The state clarified that it does not intend to take any further adverse action against those involved and that the matter will be treated as closed, with no future legal proceedings to be pursued on this account. The announcement signals a shift from criminal proceedings toward addressing broader concerns about exam governance and higher education oversight.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/assam-government-to-withdraw-cases-against-neet-protesters-orders-review-of-arrests-1430454-2026-07-28?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-07-28 08:22:00
