The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL for a special syllabus for autistic children, advising the petitioner to approach government bodies with well-researched proposals instead. The court stressed that educational policies require expert input and cannot be dictated by judicial means, allowing future representations if supported by valid data.
The Bombay High Court has temporarily stopped Maharashtra’s order that mandated reservations for SC/ST/OBC in minority junior colleges for this year’s Class 11 admissions. The decision, based on petitions from minority institutions, deemed the government’s resolution ineffective. The state must respond by filing an affidavit by August 6, 2024.
Today, On 27th January, The Supreme Court will hear pleas regarding the cancellation of 25,753 teaching and non-teaching jobs in West Bengal, as ordered by the High Court. The apex court clarified that if it finds the appointments illegal, those affected must return the salaries and benefits they received. This case stems from allegations of irregularities in recruitment for school jobs.
Today, On 10th January, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the reduction in JEE Advanced attempts, emphasizing that commitments made to students cannot be arbitrarily retracted. However, the court provided relief to candidates who dropped out between November 5 and November 18, 2024, by permitting them to register for the exam. The decision balances adherence to policy with fairness for affected students.
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Today, On 25th October, the Supreme Court delayed discussing a petition regarding NEET PG 2024 result transparency, sparked by student concerns over exam fairness and clarity. Issues raised included discrepancies in scores and the lack of a published procedure. The hearing’s adjournment allows further examination of student grievances amid ongoing counseling process challenges.
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The Supreme Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, will address the NEET PG case this Friday, focusing on the petitioners’ demands for transparency regarding examination results and normalization processes. Concerns have been raised about data accessibility from the National Board of Examinations, which could influence the fairness of medical education admissions.
Today, On 21st October, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud announced a two-week extension for an expert panel reviewing NEET-UG reforms. The Supreme Court’s decision allows the panel to finalize its comprehensive report, addressing key issues in the exam’s administration and highlighting security lapses, while ensuring improvements in transparency and efficiency.