The Supreme Court dismissed the petitions questioning the cancellation of the 2026 Advocates-on-Record Examination and refused to interfere with the decision. It also directed that all aggrieved candidates must send one consolidated representation to the Chief Justice of India for consideration.
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that the state cannot suspend internet services during examinations without prior court permission, emphasizing that such actions violate fundamental rights. The court criticized the government’s justification for the broader shutdown, suggesting it constituted contempt of court and lacked factual basis, undermining public convenience and judicial authority.
The NTA has denied claims of systemic failure in the NEET-UG 2024 exam amidst allegations of paper leaks. They rejected demands for a retest, attributing the rise in scores to reduced syllabus and increased candidates. The agency emphasized that selection is based on rank, not absolute marks, and clarified that CBI is investigating alleged irregularities.
A recent RTI query revealed that 51.64% of candidates failed to pass India’s Bar Examination, highlighting challenges faced by law aspirants. The Bar Council of India cited exam frequency issues due to COVID-19. Critics suggest a need to enhance legal education to meet practical demands, sparking debate on maintaining rigorous standards while ensuring fair access to the legal profession.