Tamil Nadu government to withdraw cases filed against farmers, teachers during DMK regime: CM Vijay
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Making a suo motu statement in the Assembly, he said the TVK government would respect the democratic rights of farmers and teachers who had protested peacefully
- Why it matters
- Farmers and teachers facing prosecution for peaceful protest will have those cases dismissed, removing legal obstacles and potential penalties they accumulated for demonstration activity.
- Most affected
- Farmers prosecuted during protests — Cases against them will be withdrawn, removing legal jeopardy.
Teachers prosecuted during protests — Cases against them will be withdrawn, removing legal jeopardy. - Likely next
- Whether the TVK government formally withdraws the cases and how many cases are affected.