SC notice to Centre on plea challenging NBEMS's decision to reduce NEET PG cut-off percentile
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Why in news
The Supreme Court issued notices to the Union of India and NBEMS regarding a plea challenging the drastic reduction of NEET-PG 2025 qualifying cut-off percentiles.
Background
The petition was filed by social worker Harisharan Devgan and others against the National Board of Examinations (NBEMS). The petitioners argue the decision violates Article 14 and Article 21 by altering eligibility criteria after the selection process had commenced.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe court scheduled a hearing for the matter on February 6th
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional implications of altering eligibility criteria during an ongoing competitive examination process and its impact on the principle of equality.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Procedural fairness: Risk of arbitrary administrative actions undermining the principle of legitimate expectation
- Constitutional conflict: Balancing administrative flexibility with the right to equality under Article 14
- Transparency gap: Lack of predefined criteria for cut-off adjustments leading to potential litigation
Keywords: Article 14 · Article 21 · Procedural Fairness · Administrative Arbitrariness · Equality of Opportunity
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