Cases registered against student protesters will be withdrawn

Patna: Amidst the ongoing protests across Bihar over alleged irregularities in the NET exam and demands for accountability and reforms in the higher education sector, the state government has made a significant decision. According to an official press release issued by the Home Department, Government of Bihar, the government has assured that no punitive or retaliatory legal action will be taken against the students and members of the public who participated in the protests. This relief applies to all protesters who participated in the demonstrations that took place before 6:00 pm on July 26, 2026.

The Home Department has clarified that the legal process of withdrawing all First Information Reports (FIRs), criminal complaints, and show-cause notices related to the protests that took place across the state before 6:00 pm on July 26, 2026, will be initiated immediately. This move by the government will bring significant relief to the thousands of students and young people who faced legal cases during the protests.

The most important assurance in the press release is related to arrests. Orders have been issued for the immediate release of all individuals who were arrested or taken into custody by the police in connection with cases registered before 6:00 pm on July 26, 2026. This directive from the Home Department applies to all districts of the state, ensuring that no innocent student or citizen remains in jail.

In the conclusion of the press release, the government has also clarified that no punitive action will be taken in the future, directly or indirectly, against any individual involved in the cases related to the protests that took place before 6:00 pm on July 26, 2026.