Supreme Court summons Union and Jharkhand govt over demand for CBI probe into exam scandal
The Supreme Court sent a notice to the Centre and Jharkhand state after a petition asked for an independent, time-limited CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
A petition seeking a swift, autonomous CBI inquiry into suspected cheating in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination prompted the Supreme Court to issue a notice to both the Union and the state government. The court's order seeks a time-bound probe to address the alleged misconduct. Demonstrations have erupted in Ranchi, reflecting public concern over the integrity of the exam process. The notice underscores judicial scrutiny of the allegations and pressures authorities to act.
Why it matters
A Supreme Court notice could lead to a CBI investigation, affecting the fairness of a key state recruitment exam.
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