Today, On 18th June, The Supreme Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a Bihar woman accused of impersonation in the CTET exam. She was allegedly caught trying to take the test on behalf of her sister to secure eligibility fraudulently.
Morris Samuel Christian was arrested in Gujarat for operating a fake tribunal and impersonating a judge for five years. He targeted individuals with land disputes, charging fees to issue bogus court orders. Authorities acted upon a complaint from a city civil court registrar, revealing Christian’s fraudulent activities and claiming he was an official arbitrator.
Three-judge bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna to hear rare case of judicial fraud involving a rape complaint. Alleged impersonator claims innocence, raising questions about document authenticity. Case linked to high-profile murder and political ties. Supreme Court demands new affidavits and emphasizes the need to verify legal documents. Critical concerns about judicial integrity highlighted.
Pankaj Kumar, the alleged key accomplice in the NEET-UG paper-leak case, has been placed in CBI custody for 14 days by a Patna court. He is accused of stealing the exam paper from the NTA trunk in Jharkhand. The CBI will interrogate him about his involvement and connections in the theft. Several others have also been arrested in connection with the case. The investigation has revealed multiple irregularities in the 2024 NEET-UG, including impersonation and cheating.
On 6th March: The Supreme Court revoked a police officer’s bail for altering a suspect’s name, emphasizing officers’ duty to uphold integrity in law enforcement. High Court’s leniency was criticized, given the seriousness of the allegations. The respondent’s position as an investigating officer necessitates different considerations, and potential tampering risks led to bail revocation. (Word count: 50)