NEET Cancellation Case: Rajasthan High Court Seeks Answers From NTA, Centre; Next Hearing on July 10

Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court- Jaipur today conducted a hearing on the NEET exam controversy, with Justice Ashok Kumar Jain presiding over the case. The court has sought responses from the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the central government regarding the issues raised in the petition. The petitioners have appealed to the court to cancel the NEET examination and conduct re-exams for all candidates.

They have highlighted that in several centers in Rajasthan, such as Sawai Madhopur and Laxmangarh, the exam papers were distributed late. Additionally, incidents of paper leaks were reported in various parts of the country, leading to the arrest of several individuals.

The High Court acknowledged that the matter is currently under consideration by the Supreme Court, which is scheduled to hear the case on July 8. Consequently, the Jaipur High Court has set the next hearing for July 10.

Given these circumstances, the petitioners, represented by advocate Rampratap Saini, argue that the integrity of the examination has been compromised and are urging for its cancellation.

NEET Case in Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court of India will also hear a petition today concerning the NEET UG issue. The petition, filed under civil cases, seeks fresh admissions and has raised serious concerns over alleged irregularities in the examination.

The case, listed as Diary No. 27585-2024, titled Sabareesh Rajan versus National Testing Agency (NTA) and Others, will be heard by a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Abhay S. Oka and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal. Advocate Divakar Kumar is representing the petitioner.

Several arrests have been made in Bihar and Godhra in connection with paper leaks. Meanwhile, CBI has taken over the NEET case and the investigation is going on.