A Delhi court has rejected an accused’s plea to defer arguments on charge, in the CBI-probed NEET-UG 2026 paper-leak case, until a supplementary chargesheet is filed against the newly arrested accused. The court held that the CBI can file a supplementary chargesheet even during trial, that the investigation against the 13 chargesheeted accused is complete, and that the Public Examinations Act requires the trial to proceed expeditiously.
Telegram has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the Centre’s decision to temporarily ban the messaging platform ahead of the NEET examinations. The matter was urgently mentioned before Justice Tejas Karia, who directed that the case be listed for hearing today, after the government restricted access to Telegram until June 22.
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.
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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.