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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Delhi govt drops legal action against most CJP protestors; those with criminal antecedents still face action

The Delhi government has decided not to pursue any further legal action against individuals who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led 'Chalo Sansad' protest in the national capital on July 20, while making it clear that the relief will not apply to those with criminal antecedents.

In an order issued by the Home Department, the Government of NCT of Delhi said it "does not propose to take any further adverse action against the individuals involved in the protests", adding that the matter would be treated as closed without any future proceedings against such participants.

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