In Mumbai, police had registered around 12 to 13 FIRs at various police stations, including Worli, Dadar, Sion, Mahim and Shivaji Park, against hundreds of students and protesters for allegedly participating in unauthorised demonstrations.

The Maharashtra government has decided to withdraw police cases registered against students and youths who participated in demonstrations demanding the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.

Home Department To Begin Process

According to sources, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed the Home Department to initiate the process of withdrawing the cases filed during the statewide student protests. The move is expected to clear the police records of students who faced legal action for participating in the demonstrations, ensuring that their academic and professional careers are not affected by cases arising from protests.

In Mumbai, police had registered around 12 to 13 FIRs at various police stations, including Worli, Dadar, Sion, Mahim and Shivaji Park, against hundreds of students and protesters for allegedly participating in unauthorised demonstrations. More than 900 people were reportedly named or booked under bailable provisions, including charges related to unlawful assembly and violation of prohibitory orders under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Several protesters were also served notices through WhatsApp asking them to appear before investigating officers.