NEET paper leak: No bail for doc accused of taking Rs 5L for leaked chemistry paper
A Delhi court has denied bail to a doctor accused of facilitating a paper leak for the NEET-UG medical entrance examination. The CBI alleges the doctor accepted bribes to allow candidates access to leaked chemistry papers.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing systemic concerns regarding the integrity of high-stakes national entrance exams in India.
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Friday dismissed the bail plea of a doctor accused in the NEET paper leak case, news agency PTI reported.Special judge Ajay Gupta rejected the bail plea of paediatrician Dr Manoj Bhagwanrao Shirure. A detailed order is awaited.The court also extended the judicial custody of all 13 accused till August 6, PTI reported.During arguments on the bail plea, the CBI claimed that the Latur-based doctor had taken Rs 5 lakh from a candidate's family and allowed the candidate to access the leaked chemistry paper at his hospital before the examination.The federal agency also told the court that Shirure had referred two other doctors to the alleged kingpin P V Kulkarni, and that the children of these doctors had also allegedly benefited from the paper "leak".The CBI alleged that Shirure had facilitated co-accused Shivraj Motegaonkar's son, Aditya Motegaonkar, to access the leaked chemistry paper at his…
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