The Delhi government’s Home Department issued an official order on July 30, 2026, to halt adverse legal actions against individuals who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests over the NEET-UG paper leak.
- Case Closures: The Delhi Police had registered 13 FIRs by July 29, 2026, in connection with the July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ march.
- Release of Detainees: The government has mandated an expedited process to review arrests and release those already detained.
- Finality: The administration explicitly stated that the matter is to be treated as closed, with no future proceedings for standard participants.
Who Gets Protection?
The relief is not a blanket clean chit for everyone involved. In compliance with the recent Supreme Court order, the Delhi government drew clear lines regarding who is exempt from prosecution.
| Category | Legal Status |
| Peaceful Protesters | Full protection; no further adverse legal action will be taken. |
| Minors | Immediate release ordered by the Supreme Court, provided they do not have a criminal background. |
| Criminal Antecedents | No protection; individuals with a prior criminal history will face ongoing legal action and investigations. |
| Identified Offenders | Over 2,800 individuals with criminal backgrounds were identified via facial recognition and CCTV at Jantar Mantar and will have their cases dealt with separately. |
