Asian Mail
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) following pleas from students seeking a CBI investigation into alleged paper leaks and malpractices during the NEET-UG 2024 exam held on May 5. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta has asked the NTA to respond within two weeks, with all petitions scheduled for a hearing on July 8.
During the proceedings, the bench expressed concern over emotional arguments regarding student suicides in Kota, emphasizing that these incidents were not directly linked to the NEET-UG 2024 results.
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When a petitioner’s counsel pushed for a CBI inquiry into the alleged paper leak, Justice Nath highlighted the need to first obtain the NTA’s response. The counsel also stressed the urgency of obtaining comprehensive examination details for all candidates before counseling commences in July, citing the future implications for 24 lakh students.
Justice Nath assured that all aspects would be considered during the hearing on July 8. The case involves multiple petitions alleging malpractices and irregularities in the NEET-UG examination process.
