The Supreme Court has clarified that State governments, including Delhi, can withdraw eligible FIRs filed against students who participated in the NEET paper leak protests. The court also said its July 28 order does not prevent States from closing such cases, while making it clear that those accused of serious offences will not be covered.

Tamil Nadu government to withdraw cases against students from NEET protests, aligning with similar actions by other states.

The Supreme Court will hear pleas alleging police brutality during recent protests. It previously restrained states from taking coercive action against protesters. The court…