SC bars agitation over NEET-2017 issue in Tamil Nadu

Students of Tamil Nadu state board have been protesting over medical aspirant Anitha's death

The Supreme Court on Friday prohibited protests against National Eligibility cum Entrance Test in Tamil Nadu that affect normal life. The state's Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary have been made accountable to ensure that the order is followed.

The Supreme Court has asked the police to book anyone who protests against NEET creating law and order issues in the state. The court also issued a warning to all political parties not to disrupt normal life or indulge in protests. The court has issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government over a PIL filed over Anitha, a medical seat aspirant's, suicide. The state has been asked to respond to the notice by September 15.

Tamil Nadu has been witnessing multiple protests over the suicide of Anitha, a Dalit student from Tamil Nadu who aspired to be a doctor. Students, political organizations, NGOs have been protesting against NEET even as counseling for medical seats in underway in the state according to NEET merit list. On Wednesday, the Chennai police forcefully removed students who had gathered at Jayalalithaa Memorial at Marina beach to protest against NEET. The police filed cases under CrPC Section 151 against the students for congregation in public places without getting prior permission to stage a protest.

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