The Assam government said Monday that it will withdraw all legal cases and proceedings against individuals who protested alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities [1].
This decision follows a period of tension between state authorities and supporters of the Chhatra Jatiya Parishad (CJP). By dropping these charges, the government seeks to de-escalate public unrest and address the grievances of students and activists who questioned the integrity of the medical entrance exams [1], [2].
According to the state's Home and Political Department, the move covers five registered cases [1]. These legal actions had resulted in the arrest of 13 people [1]. The government said that no further action will be taken against these protesters [1], [2].
The press release issued on July 26 specified a strict window for the amnesty. To qualify for the withdrawal of proceedings, the cases must have been registered before 6 p.m. on July 26, 2026 [1].
The protests were triggered by claims of irregularities within the NEET-UG examination process. The CJP and its supporters had called for transparency, and accountability regarding how the exams were conducted and graded [1], [2].
State officials said that this measure is intended to restore stability in the region. The decision to clear the records of the 13 arrested individuals marks a shift toward a conciliatory approach to handle student-led demonstrations — a move that mirrors similar patterns of case withdrawals seen in neighboring Bihar [1], [2].
“The state will withdraw all legal cases and proceedings filed against people who took part in protests.”
The decision to drop charges suggests the Assam government is prioritizing social stability and the appeasement of student unions over the strict legal prosecution of protesters. By setting a specific cutoff time for the withdrawals, the state is creating a definitive end to the current cycle of unrest while potentially discouraging new protests from emerging under the guise of the same movement.
