Delhi government says no legal action against NEET protesters

The protection, however, shall not extend to persons having criminal antecedents, as mandated in the order of Hon’ble Supreme Court mentioned above, read an order by the Delhi Home Department Published - July 30, 2026 05:47 pm IST An image from the Jantar Mantar protest | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar The Home Department of the Delhi government on Thursday (July 30, 2026) issued an order stating that no adverse legal action will be taken against people involved in NEET (UG) protests.“The protection, however, shall not extend to persons having criminal antecedents, as mandated in the order of Hon’ble Supreme Court mentioned above,” the order said. Published - July 30, 2026 05:47 pm IST