Bihar and Assam Withdraw Cases Against NEET Protesters After CJP Talks

The governments of Bihar and Assam have agreed to withdraw cases and release detainees involved in protests against the NEET paper leak, following midnight talks and pressure from the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) organization. This decision marks a significant win for students and the CJP, though other states like West Bengal have yet to issue similar orders.

27 Jul, 16:28 — 28 Jul, 03:22

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Why this matters

The NEET paper leak led to widespread student protests across India, highlighting concerns about the integrity of national entrance examinations. The government's decision to withdraw cases against protesters could be seen as a conciliatory move to address student grievances and de-escalate tensions.

Key entitiesBihar Government NEET Protesters CJP (Citizens for Justice and Peace)Saurav Das

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What sources agree on

The Bihar government has committed to withdrawing FIRs against NEET protesters.
Legal action against the protesters will be dropped.
Some detainees related to the protests will be released.

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The Bihar government announced on Monday that it will withdraw all cases against NEET protesters.

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CJP spokesperson Saurav Das stated that the government has guaranteed the withdrawal of all FIRs against protesters.

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The government will release those jailed under various charges related to the NEET protests.

agreed·ndtvTimes of India

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The involvement of CJP (Citizens for Justice and Peace) in securing the government's guarantee

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Specific mention of other states (Assam, Rajasthan) where similar assurances were given regarding protesters

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

'No protester left behind': CJP claims FIR withdrawals in NDA states after midnight talks with govt

Government representatives met with CJP and shared draft notifications. Bihar and Assam governments will withdraw FIRs and release arrested protesters. Future legal action against demonstrators will also be prevented. Union government and other BJP/NDA states will release similar notifications soon. Protesters will not be left alone as all are in this together.

By TOI NEWS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

CJP's Saurav Das shares big midnight update: No action on protesters in Bihar, Assam, Rajasthan, ‘govt has guaranteed’

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said that the outfit has been “guaranteed” by the government again that all FIRs against protesters will be withdrawn.

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indian-expressMostly Factual1d ago

Before Assam withdrew protest cases, complaint linked them to Meghalaya university chancellor who drew Himanta Sarma fire

By Sukrita Baruah

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ndtvMostly Factual1d ago

Bihar To Release Detainees, Drop Cases Against NEET Protesters

The Bihar government on Monday announced that it will withdraw all cases lodged against protesters over the NEET paper leak and release those jailed under various charges.

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First report: ndtv · 27 Jul, 16:28|Full coverage: 4 · 11h|Window: 11h

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ndtv27 Jul, 16:28First to report

Bihar To Release Detainees, Drop Cases Against NEET Protesters

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indian-express28 Jul, 01:40

Before Assam withdrew protest cases, complaint linked them to Meghalaya university chancellor who drew Himanta Sarma fire

hindustan-times28 Jul, 02:05

CJP's Saurav Das shares big midnight update: No action on protesters in Bihar, Assam, Rajasthan, ‘govt has guaranteed’

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Times of India28 Jul, 03:22Latest update

'No protester left behind': CJP claims FIR withdrawals in NDA states after midnight talks with govt

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The initial reports focused on the Bihar government's direct announcement, while later coverage included confirmation from CJP, broadening the scope to include similar assurances in other states.

Government AnnouncementJuly 27 afternoon

The Bihar government officially announced its decision to withdraw cases and release detainees related to the NEET protests.

CJP ConfirmationJuly 28 early morning

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das provided an update, confirming the government's guarantee to withdraw FIRs, extending to other states.

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Bihar and Assam Withdraw Cases Against NEET Protesters After CJP Talks

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'No protester left behind': CJP claims FIR withdrawals in NDA states after midnight talks with govt

CJP's Saurav Das shares big midnight update: No action on protesters in Bihar, Assam, Rajasthan, ‘govt has guaranteed’

Before Assam withdrew protest cases, complaint linked them to Meghalaya university chancellor who drew Himanta Sarma fire

Bihar To Release Detainees, Drop Cases Against NEET Protesters

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Bihar To Release Detainees, Drop Cases Against NEET Protesters

Before Assam withdrew protest cases, complaint linked them to Meghalaya university chancellor who drew Himanta Sarma fire

CJP's Saurav Das shares big midnight update: No action on protesters in Bihar, Assam, Rajasthan, ‘govt has guaranteed’

'No protester left behind': CJP claims FIR withdrawals in NDA states after midnight talks with govt

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