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Kerala Govt Considers Dropping NEET Protest Cases, but Keeps Serious Offences on Record
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 12:40 PM
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Kerala authorities are reviewing the possibility of withdrawing cases filed against NEET protestors, while the Home Minister has warned that cases involving serious criminal offences will not be dropped.
The Kerala government has announced that it is reviewing the possibility of withdrawing legal action against students who participated in protests over the NEET examination.
The decision follows a wave of student demonstrations across the state that led to several cases being filed.
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala clarified that while the government may drop many of the cases, those involving serious criminal conduct will remain in force.
The move is seen as a response to mounting pressure from student groups and civil society, though the exact number of cases to be withdrawn has not been disclosed.
The decision follows a wave of student demonstrations across the state that led to several cases being filed.
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala clarified that while the government may drop many of the cases, those involving serious criminal conduct will remain in force.
The move is seen as a response to mounting pressure from student groups and civil society, though the exact number of cases to be withdrawn has not been disclosed.