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'Reckless': CJI Surya Kant rejects reports of refusing hearing on police action against students
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant denied reports of refusing a petition. He clarified that no formal petition challenging police action was filed. A lawyer had mentioned a letter representation before the court. The clarification came two days after a lawyer mentioned the issue before a bench headed by the CJI and sought an urgent hearing over the alleged use of force against students during the July 20 protest.
Read at source'Will monitor throughout the year': SC assures 'institutionalisation' of NEET reforms
A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said the affidavit must explain the steps taken to institutionalise the reforms instead of relying on ad hoc measures. Justice Narasimha noted that the deployment of the Indian Air Force (for safe transportation of questions) after the paper leak was only an ad hoc measure and could not be a permanent solution.
Read at sourceAfter DU, JNU asks its students, staff to avoid Jantar Mantar protest site
"Advisory All stakeholders of JNU’s epistemic community are advised to act responsibly and prioritize their personal safety. In accordance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s directions on public demonstrations, you are requested to refrain from participating in or visiting gatherings at or around Jantar Mantar, New Delhi," the University posted on X. Earlier, the University of Delhi (DU) has issued an official "safety advisory".
Read at sourceCrackdown on paper leak: Govt planning to tweak anti-cheating law by increasing jail term
In the expected amendment, the government is likely to increase the jail for the offenders from the current 10-year ceiling in the proposed Bill, which the Cabinet will take up this afternoon, sources told TOI. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 was enacted to curb paper leaks, cheating, and organised malpractices in public examinations like UPSC, SSC, and NTA tests provides for penalties, including up to 10 years in prison and a Rs 1 crore fine.
Read at source'Trademark arrogance': Sonia Gandhi says Modi govt treated NEET protestors as 'enemies of nation'
Sonia Gandhi criticised the police action during the recent protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and the state of the education system. "Their demands have been straightforward and to the point: accountability from the Government of India and education reform. The Narendra Modi government has responded to their courage with cowardice and wanton cruelty, treating them not as inheritors of the future but as enemies of the nation," she said.
Read at source'Don't insult students' intelligence': Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi's midnight video on paper leaks
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Modi's video message regarding the NEET-UG paper leak. He demanded the education minister's resignation and punishment for those involved. Prime Minister Modi announced a new bill with stringent punishments for exam paper leaks. This proposed legislation will be discussed in the Union Cabinet soon.
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