New Delhi, July 30 -- The Delhi Police will not take any adverse legal action against individuals who participated in the recent protests in the national capital relating to the alleged irregularities in the NEET (UG) exam, but those with a criminal background will have to face action, according to a Delhi government order.

In its order, the home department of the Delhi Government said that with regard to arrests or detentions, if already made, in these cases, the process for reviewing the arrests and releasing the arrested persons will be undertaken expeditiously.

According to the release, as of 6 pm on July 29, a total of 13 FIRs had been registered by the Delhi Police in connection with the recent protests.

While the government has ...