On Monday the Supreme Court made an imperative remark while hearing various pleas related to the NEET-UG examination case.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, leading the bench, confirmed that a leak in the NEET-UG examination had indeed occurred and stressed the need for a thorough investigation. ‘We are certain that the leak has happened’, stated CJI Chandrachud. However, the extent of the leak remains under examination.
During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta denied any leak, asserting that both the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Centre do not accept the possibility of a breach. In response, CJI Chandrachud maintained, ‘Whether it is wide or at a small level, we have to find out’.
The Supreme Court is currently hearing 33 petitions against the NEET-UG examinations. These petitions, which include allegations of irregularities and malpractices during the May 5 test, seek the cancellation of the examination and postponement of counseling, calling for the exam to be conducted afresh.
The NTA and the Centre recently informed the apex court that canceling the exam would be counterproductive and would seriously jeopardize the futures of numerous honest candidates, especially given the lack of evidence for a large-scale breach of confidentiality.
Despite this, the Supreme Court’s acknowledgment of the leak and the call for an investigation marks a crucial step towards addressing the concerns of the affected students and maintaining the credibility of the examination process.
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