Supreme Court Petition Filed:
Shivangi Mishra and other candidates filed a Supreme Court case against the National Testing Agency (NTA) on June 1, 2024. The petitioners, whom advocate Usha Nandini V. represents, claimed that question paper leaks compromised the May 5 NEET UG 2024 exam.
Allegations of Malpractice:
The petition claims that the alleged paper leak violated Article 14 of the Constitution, which protects the right to equality. The petitioners argue that some candidates gained an unfair advantage due to the leak, compromising the integrity of the exam for those who took it honestly.
Also read: NEET 2024 Paper Leak Reaches Supreme Court
Call for Re-Exam:
In the petition submitted under Article 32 of the Constitution, candidates ask the Supreme Court to order the NTA to retake the NEET UG 2024 exam. They want the exam canceled and rescheduled, believing it to be unfair.
Previous Court Actions:
There have been earlier petitions about the NEET UG 2024 exam. While considering a similar appeal on May 17, the Supreme Court refused to suspend the results’ release. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud of India stated that the results of the national exams could not be postponed and announced that the next hearing on the case is planned for July.
Also read: Understanding the Paper Leak Scandal and Its Implications
Exam Results:
It is anticipated that on June 14, the NEET UG 2024 results will be released. Despite the accusations and continuing legal proceedings. The NTA mandates the NEET UG exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other relevant courses. In both government and private institutions throughout India.
