Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Saturday ordered withdrawal of 65 criminal cases registered against approximately 1,800 people who took part in protests against NEET.
The government said the status of criminal cases against NEET protesters between May 10 and July 31 this year was brought to the notice of the chief minister and as per his advice such cases will be withdrawn.
In an official release, the government said it has issued an order directing authorities to immediately initiate appropriate legal action to withdraw 65 criminal cases registered in various police stations in the state against 1,800 people who participated in anti-NEET protests.
Such cases are currently pending in various stages, the government added.