Delhi HC allows two candidates linked to NEET leak to participate in counselling
Delhi HC directs NTA to declare NEET-UG re-examination results of two candidates within 24 hours and permits them to participate in counselling.
Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)
Delhi HC has allowed two candidates who were linked to a NEET leak to participate in counselling despite the allegations against them.
Two students who were accused of getting a leaked exam paper were allowed to take part in their counselling. The court said this could hurt their chances of getting into college.
Analysis
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Allegations Against Candidates":"The two candidates, whose results were withheld, were named as witnesses in the CBI chargesheet but not as accused. The CBI claimed that they had received the question paper and had the 'mens rea' (intent) to commit the illegality.","
Court's Decision":"Justice Jasmeet Singh observed that the candidates were at a 'nascent stage of their academic careers' and that withholding their results would cause serious prejudice. He directed NTA to declare the results within 24 hours and permit the candidates to participate in counselling.","
NTA's Position":"NTA issued show-cause notices to the candidates and withheld their results. They claimed that the candidates had received the question paper and that the allegations were yet to be tested."}
Key points
- Delhi HC allows two candidates linked to NEET leak to participate in counselling
- Candidates were named as witnesses in the CBI chargesheet but not as accused
- Court observed that candidates were at a 'nascent stage of their academic careers'
- NTA issued show-cause notices to the candidates and withheld their results
This decision could help the two students avoid missing out on their counselling rounds and potentially get into their preferred colleges.
However, this decision could set a dangerous precedent, allowing students accused of such acts to continue their education.
