New Delhi: In a big decision, the Delhi government announced on Thursday it will not pursue any further adverse legal action against those involved in protests over NEET-UG paper leak.
However, there is a caveat — the relief will not be extended to people with criminal antecedents.
“Government of NCT of Delhi does not propose to take any further adverse action against the individuals involved in the protests, and the matter shall be treated as closed without any future proceedings on this account. This is issued with the approval of Hon’ble Lt Governor of NCT of Delhi,” the Home Department said in a release.
The government further said if a person was detained or arrested during the agitation, then he or she will be released, but only after a review. Releasing the arrested persons will be undertaken expeditiously, the order stated.
The cases were filed against protesters found to be involved in the violence that broke out during CJP’s march to Parliament on July 20.
Through CCTV footage and other evidence, Delhi Police identified 2,873 people to have allegedly attacked cops and security personnel, and vandalised vehicles that afternoon. Of them, nearly a thousand people were found to have criminal records, HT reported citing Delhi Police officials.
Bihar and Assam had earlier announced a similar step after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ended its 47-day Jantar Mantar agitation following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Education minister.