Supreme Court asks CBSE for details of steps taken to curb digital evaluation flubs
The Supreme Court of India has directed the CBSE to provide a detailed report on measures taken to address irregularities in its digital evaluation system. The court's intervention follows a PIL highlighting scanning errors and portal glitches that have caused significant distress to students.
Why it matters
The case highlights the challenges of digitizing large-scale educational assessments and the legal oversight required to protect student interests.
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday asked CBSE to detail the steps it has taken so far to curb alleged irregularities relating to digital evaluation (onscreen marking, or OSM) system even as solicitor general Tushar Mehta informed the court that a one-member commission has been appointed to inquire into the issues.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said urgent action was needed to comprehensively address students' concerns. Enlisting the SG's assistance in the PIL raising a host of issues relating to OSM, the CJI said, "Look at the frustration caused to young children."Supreme Court: CBSE system issue needs to be addressedJustice Joymalya Bagchi said, “CBSE has a right to formulate a scheme for evaluation. But it appears to be facing teething problems for seamless implemen-tation.
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