NEET case: Delhi court seeks CBI response on accused's plea for lie detector test
A Delhi fast-track court has asked the CBI to respond to a plea from three NEET paper leak accused who are volunteering for lie detector and brain mapping tests. The court is evaluating the maintainability of this request as part of the ongoing investigation.
Why it matters
The use of scientific investigative techniques in high-profile corruption cases raises questions about legal standards and the pursuit of transparency in public examinations.
The designated fast-track court dealing with the NEET paper leak case sought a response on Tuesday (Auguts 4, 2026) from the CBI on matters including the maintainability of a plea filed by three accused seeking to voluntarily undergo a lie detector test and brain mapping.
The three accused, Mangal Lal Biwal, Dinesh Biwal, and Vikas Biwal, moved an application seeking permission for a polygraph (lie-detector) test and Brain Electrical Activation Profile (BEAP) examination, also known as brain mapping.
The plea said that the request for the court's permission for the test and examination was made "voluntarily, without any coercion" to "demonstrate their bona fides" and assist the agency to conduct a "fair and transparent investigation".
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