SIO files PIL in Supreme Court seeking NEET re-examination, SIT probe into NTA processes
New Delhi: The Students Islamic Organization of India (SIO) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court, demanding a re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and an investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the processes conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
The petition is led by Abdullah Mohammed Faiz from Telangana and Dr. Shaik Roshan Mohiddin from Andhra Pradesh, both active SIO members, dedicated to advocating for student welfare across the country.
At a press conference held at the Press Club of India, Dr. Roshan Mohiddin, National Secretary of SIO, expressed concerns regarding the NTA’s conduct. He highlighted several discrepancies, including the abrupt reopening of the registration notification on April 9th, even after a 15-day extension period. Recent incidents of paper leaks in Bihar and malpractices in Gujarat and Noida, which led to arrests, have further undermined trust in the examination's integrity.
Dr. Mohiddin also criticized the allocation of grace marks, questioning the transparency and accountability of the NTA. He noted that while the NTA claimed to award these marks for 'loss of time', they failed to document or transparently communicate the criteria and methodology for determining this 'loss of time'. The reference to a 2018 Supreme Court ruling about CLAT exams on Twitter, without including any information in the official brochure, only added to the skepticism. The logic behind the allocation of grace marks, ranging from -20 to 720, remains obscure. The mishandling of the grace mark allotment for 1,600 candidates without prior notification underscores the NTA’s questionable intentions. Additionally, the formation of a high-level committee without disclosing the members’ identities raises serious concerns about impartiality and integrity.
Addressing the press conference, Abdullah Faiz, another SIO secretary, raised concerns about the unprecedented number of perfect scores, with eight out of the top 67 students coming from the same center in Haryana. This disproportionate concentration of toppers in a single center casts doubts on the transparency and fairness of the examination process.
Faiz further highlighted the impact on students' mental health, referencing the recent suicide of a girl following the release of the results. He reaffirmed that SIO stands in solidarity with the affected students and their families, seeking justice and resolution to these critical issues.
The PIL calls for the Supreme Court to direct the Central government and SEBI to provide details on the share market crash following the Lok Sabha election results and the losses incurred by investors. The application, filed as an interlocutory application in the ongoing Hindenburg vs. Adani case, argues that the public has been kept in the dark regarding the completion of pending investigations by SEBI in compliance with the court’s order.
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Tribal man brings dead sister's skeleton to bank to withdraw money from her account
Keonjhar (PTI): A tribal man in Odisha's Keonjhar district on Monday brought the skeleton of his dead sister to a bank to withdraw the money deposited in her name, police said.
The incident occurred at Maliposi branch of Odisha Grameen Bank located at Patana block of Keonjhar district. The man was identified as Jeetu Munda (50) of Dianali village. He was seeking to withdraw Rs 20,000 from the bank account of his elder sister, Kalra Munda (56), who died on January 26, 2026.
"I have run several times to the bank, and the people there told me to bring the account holder to withdraw money deposited in her name. Though I told them that she had died, they did not listen to me and insisted on bringing her to the bank. Therefore, out of frustration, I dug the grave and brought out her skeleton as proof of her death," an illiterate Jeetu Munda told reporters.
Patana Police Station Inspector in charge (IIC) Kiran Prasad Sahu, who reached the bank after getting information, said, "Jeetu is an illiterate tribal man. He does not know what the legal heir or nominee is. The bank officials have failed to make him understand the procedure to withdraw money from the dead person's account."
However, after the incident, the police assured Jeetu Munda that they would facilitate the withdrawal of money from the bank account of his dead sister. Later, the skeleton was again buried at the graveyard in presence of police.
Meanwhile, local Block Development Officer (BDO) Manas Dandpat said that he was not approached by anyone for the legal heir of late Kalra Munda. "Today only, I came to know about it. We will see what can be done to resolve the issue," the BDO said.
Meanwhile, bank sources said that the nominee in Kalra Munda's bank account was also dead. Therefore, Jeetu Munda was the lone claimant over the money deposited in her name.
The local administration has directed the bank officers to make arrangements and ensure that Jeetu Munda, who is the only claimant as per the rules, gets the money as soon as possible.
