The Supreme Court said it would continue monitoring the investigation into the alleged 2026 NEET-UG paper leak, stressing that identifying procedural lapses alone is insufficient unless real accountability is fixed on those responsible for compromising the integrity of one of India’s largest competitive medical entrance examinations.
The Supreme Court of India observed that para-teachers cannot be expected to secure children’s education while remaining in unstable employment, stressing that long-term teacher-student relationships require continuity and certainty, while hearing appeals by Jharkhand para-teachers seeking regularization after decades of contractual service.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Supreme Court’s decision to cancel over 25,000 teacher appointments, citing unfair treatment towards Bengal compared to other states. She expressed commitment to supporting affected candidates and called for transparency in the selection process, highlighting significant irregularities identified by the Court in the recruitment.
Today, On 12th July, The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea to change coaching center guidelines, stating it was beyond their jurisdiction. The plea also sought a holistic education system. The court refused to intervene in the matter, permitting the petitioner to withdraw and seek a suitable forum. The petition called for stricter regulations and accountability to address issues in coaching institutes.
Today (24th April): The West Bengal Government has appealed to the Supreme Court after the Calcutta High Court invalidated the appointments of 24,000 teaching and non-teaching staff, due to alleged irregularities in the recruitment process. The scandal, termed the “School Jobs for Cash Scam,” has led to disruption in the education sector and legal repercussions for implicated individuals.