Student accused in NEET paper leak case can sit for June 21 re-exam, says court
A Delhi court has ruled that a student accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case is permitted to sit for the re-examination. The judge noted that the pending criminal charges do not strip the student of their right to take the exam.
Why it matters
This case balances the rights of an accused individual against the integrity of a high-stakes national medical entrance examination.
A Delhi court on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) permitted Yash Yadav, a medical student accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, to appear for the re-examination scheduled on June 21.
The article provides a factual account of the court's decision and the reasoning provided by the judge.
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