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SSC Paper Leak 2017: SC Refuses To Scrap 2017 SSC CGL Exam Results

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Mar 10, 2020

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Determining Equivalence — The decision on whether a particular qualification should be regarded as equivalent to the prescribed qualification lies with the state or the recruiting authority, not the court — This is a technical academic matter that cannot be implied or assumed. — Any decision by an academic body or university regarding the equivalence of qualifications must be made through a specific order or resolution, which should be duly published — A mere certificate without such formal backing is not sufficient to establish equivalence.

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NEET Examination — Supreme Court ruled that a fresh NEET (UG) 2024 examination is not necessary, and the results of the examination should be declared as valid, subject to certain modifications — The Court found no systemic breach in the sanctity of the examination and no conclusive material to lead to the conclusion that the entire result stands vitiated or that there was a systemic leak of the question paper — The Court allowed students with individual grievances to pursue their rights and remedies in accordance with law, including by moving the jurisdictional High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution — The Court also constituted a seven-member Expert Committee to strengthen the process of conducting NEET (UG) and other examinations and prevent similar instances in the future.

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The Court found the cancellation of admission arbitrary and discriminatory, as the appellant could not control his father’s deployment location – The Court analyzed previous judgments and guidelines, concluding that the appellant was entitled to admission under the State quota irrespective of his father’s posting – The Court directed the creation of an additional seat for the appellant in the next academic session and awarded compensation for the arbitrary cancellation of his admission.

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