NEET UG 2024| Don’t Expect Re-Exam to be Conducted For a Single Individual: Supreme Court
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court of India has adjourned the hearing of a petition alleging tampering of the NEET-UG examination OMR sheets by officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA). The vacation bench comprising Justice C.T. Ravikumar and Justice Manoj Mishra questioned the petitioner’s counsel about approaching the court under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution.
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The petitioner, claiming to be a top performer in the exam, alleged that his OMR sheet was altered by the respondents. He sought permission from the court to appear for a re-examination of the NEET-UG 2024, conducted on June 23, 2024. Notably, a re-examination had already been held for 1,563 students who were awarded grace marks.
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Key Points from the Supreme Court Hearing
During the hearing, Justice C.T. Ravikumar pointed out the timing issue, stating, “The exam for which you seek an order to participate was concluded on 23.06.2024.” The petitioner’s counsel responded, suggesting that if the Supreme Court ordered a re-examination, relief could be granted.
Despite the counsel’s request to list the case on July 9, Justice Ravikumar denied it, emphasizing the improbability of conducting a re-exam for a single individual. The court eventually granted the petitioner two days to file an affidavit explaining the pendency of a similar writ petition in the High Court.
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Background and Context
The NEET-UG 2024 exam, conducted by the NTA on May 5, 2024, has been mired in controversy with allegations of paper leaks, irregularities, and demands for judicial intervention. Multiple petitions challenging the exam have been filed in both the Supreme Court and various High Courts.
In related developments, the Central Government handed over the investigation into the alleged irregularities to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on June 22, 2024. The re-exam conducted on June 23 saw only 813 out of 1,563 eligible students appear, highlighting the ongoing concerns about the examination process.
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Implications for NEET-UG Aspirants
The Supreme Court has clarified that while it won’t stay the counseling and seat allocation process starting on July 6, the admissions will be subject to the final outcomes of the pending petitions. This means that if the exams are ultimately nullified, the counseling process will also be rendered void.
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Future Course of Action
The court has scheduled the next hearing for two weeks later, leaving the door open for further judicial scrutiny based on the outcomes of other related cases. Justice Ravikumar hinted that subsequent orders in similar cases might impact the current petition, indicating the interconnected nature of the various legal challenges surrounding the NEET-UG 2024 examination.
Conclusion
The ongoing legal battles over the NEET-UG 2024 examination underscore the need for stringent oversight and transparency in the conduct of such critical exams. As the judicial process unfolds, the focus remains on ensuring fairness and integrity for all aspirants vying for medical college admissions in India.
Case Title: Sabarish Rajan vs. National Testing Agency (NTA) & Others, Diary No. 27585-2024
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