Delhi Minister Ashish Sood clarified no action against peaceful student protesters. This exemption does not apply to those facing criminal charges or involved in violence. The government agreed to demands after a 37-day protest and a 26-day hunger strike. The Supreme Court directed the release of arrested students under eighteen without criminal records. Investigations will continue while no coercive action will be taken against students.

Assam government will withdraw police cases against NEET protest participants. Those arrested or detained during demonstrations will be promptly released. No adverse legal action…

The Supreme Court has directed all states to release detained student protesters below 18 years of age with no criminal antecedents while hearing petitions alleging police…

While protecting protesting students from coercive action, the bench made clear that it would not extend to those with criminal records