Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Jharkhand Civil Service Exam Irregularities
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Jharkhand government regarding a petition for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the state's civil service examinations. The petitioner argues that systematic corruption necessitates an independent probe despite the state's cancellation of the exams.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding the integrity of public recruitment processes and the role of judicial oversight in administrative corruption.
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the State of Jharkhand and the Jharkhand Public Service Commission on a writ petition seeking an independent, time-bound investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) into the alleged malpractices in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana was hearing a petition filed by activist Harisharan Devgan.Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Misha, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that the students have been protesting for over a month against the exam malpractices. Though the State cancelled the exams, the High Court immediately stayed the decision, with the State "indirectly" supporting the challenge, Mishra contended.Mishra submitted that the investigation be either handed over to the CBI or to a retired Supreme Court Judge. CJI Surya Kant replied that a former Judge cannot be asked to handle the investigation.
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