Today, On 7th January, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged CLAT 2026 paper leak, questioning the petitioner’s delay and asking why the complaint was filed on December 16 despite claims of a leak on December 6.
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.
The Jan Suraaj party, led by Prashant Kishor, filed a petition in the Patna High Court alleging large-scale irregularities in the BPSC exams held on December 13, 2024. They demand cancellation of the exams and action against responsible officials. The controversy has spurred protests among candidates seeking fairness in the examination process.
Today, On 6th January, The NHRC asked Bihar’s Chief Secretary to “take appropriate action” in the case where a BPSC aspirant was slapped. Referring to a viral video of the incident, the NHRC said that Singh’s actions were “not justified.” The commission stressed the importance of holding those responsible accountable. The directive aims to ensure a proper and fair investigation.
Today(on 29th July), The Supreme Court declined to hear a PIL challenging the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam due to allegations of a question paper leak, sparking debate and concern among stakeholders. The Chief Justice clarified that the dismissal of the PIL does not imply a judgment on the core issues, emphasizing that affected students should present their concerns directly.
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The NEET-UG 2024 exam encountered technical issues, sparking concerns and leading to petitions and judicial involvement. The Supreme Court dismissed pleas for cancellation and re-test due to lack of evidence for systemic leaks. However, irregularities prompted investigations and re-tests, affecting candidates and prompting court directions for result disclosures and expert reviews.
The Supreme Court of India, after careful review, has ruled that there will be no re-examination for the NEET UG 2024. Despite evidence of a paper leak and some students benefiting from the fraud, the court found no systemic breach in the exam’s integrity. However, it warned of potential actions against fraudulent students.
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.
