Delhi court discharges ex-Congress MLA Jai Kishan in NEET-JEE protest case due to insufficient evidence.

The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi has discharged former Congress MLA Jai Kishan from a case tied to a protest against NEET and JEE exams during COVID-19 in August 2020. The court found insufficient evidence that he was informed of a prohibitory order under Section 144, essential for the charges. It noted significant gaps in the prosecution's case, leading to the decision to halt proceedings.

September 21, 2024
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