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CBI chargesheets three NTA experts in NEET paper leak case
The CBI has chargesheeted three National Testing Agency subject experts in the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The accused are Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, Prahalad Kulkarni and Manisha Sanjay Havaldar. The…
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The CBI has chargesheeted three National Testing Agency subject experts in the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The accused are Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, Prahalad Kulkarni and Manisha Sanjay Havaldar. The agency alleges they removed confidential NTA question material, leaked questions, colluded with others and provided unauthorised tutoring to candidates before the examination.
The chargesheet invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and the Prevention of Corruption Act. If convicted under Section 316(5) of the BNS, the accused could face life imprisonment or up to 10 years in jail and a fine. Offences under Section 11 of the public examinations law carry seven to 10 years' imprisonment and a minimum fine of Rs 10 crore.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that a chargesheet proves guilt are as careless as claims that the examination system is beyond repair. The CBI allegations are serious, especially those involving confidential material, money and candidate tutoring, but each accused will have the right to contest them in court. The prosecution must establish the chain of custody, the alleged payments and the precise benefit to candidates. Those facts, not the harshest possible sentence, will determine the case.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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