NEW DELHI: Today, 23rd April, The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition seeking cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Services Commission (BPSC) Preliminary Exam, which was held in 2025. The exam was accused of a paper leak, but the apex court found no substantial evidence to support the claim.
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna described paper leaks as a form of corruption that shatters students’ dreams and undermines their rights. Highlighting its damaging impact on trust in public education and employment systems, he emphasized the importance of strong collaboration between the Lokpal and agencies like the Central Vigilance Commission. Public trust, he noted, is crucial for the Lokpal’s effectiveness in addressing such issues.
Today, On 2nd August, The Education Minister criticized “propaganda” following the Supreme Court’s NEET-UG 2024 verdict, emphasizing the need for accurate information dissemination. The Supreme Court defended its decision not to cancel the exam due to lack of systemic breach, advising the NTA to avoid “flip-flops.” The Court highlighted NTA’s deficiencies and expanded the mandate of a committee to review its functioning.
Today, On 22nd July, The Supreme Court of India is hearing pleas regarding a possible re-examination for all qualified NEET 2024 candidates due to a paper leak controversy. Concerns over integrity have led to ongoing disputes, with the court seeking conclusive evidence before finalizing proceedings today. Stay updated for further developments.
On Thursday(18th July),The Supreme Court heard petitions for a re-test or cancellation of the 2024 NEET-UG exam due to an alleged paper leak 45 minutes before the exam at certain centers. The NTA claimed the leak occurred just before the exam. The court demanded concrete evidence of systematic impact and indicated it would consider a re-test if justified.
Today(on 18th July), The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, emphasized that re-conducting the NEET-UG 2024 exam requires concrete evidence of widespread compromise. Prioritizing the NEET-UG petitions, the court postponed other cases to address the issue’s urgency and social impact.
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.
Three AIIMS Patna doctors are detained by the CBI today for their involvement in the NEET-UG paper leak and exam irregularities. Two individuals have already been arrested, with one detained for 14 days and the other for 10. The Supreme Court is set to hear multiple petitions related to the controversy, with the Centre and NTA providing additional affidavits.
Tomorrow(on 18th July), The Supreme Court of India is set to hear petitions for canceling the NEET-UG 2024 exam. The court has previously requested the National Testing Agency to disclose the nature of the paper leak and asked the CBI to file a status report on the investigation. The Centre has stated that the exam showed no widespread malpractice.
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