SC to hear pleas on alleged police excesses at CJP's march; Centre sacks NTA officials, tightens anti-paper leak law.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear petitions alleging police excesses during a July 20 crackdown on student protesters by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). This came after the Chief Justice clarified no prior petition was filed, criticizing "reckless" reports. CJP plans a website to document "police brutality." Meanwhile, the Centre sacked 47 National Testing Agency (NTA) officials and introduced amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, to combat paper leaks with tougher penalties and fast-track courts. The NTA is also undergoing a major overhaul, including senior-level recruitment.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court will hear petitions concerning alleged police brutality against student protesters during a CJP march on July 20.
- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is launching a website to archive evidence of police excesses for legal proceedings.
- The Central government has terminated 47 NTA officials and is strengthening the anti-paper leak law with stricter penalties and fast-track courts.
- Amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, include steeper jail sentences and higher financial penalties.
- The NTA is undergoing a major restructuring, including recruitment for senior leadership and experts in various fields.
Exam Facts
- The Supreme Court agreed to hear two freshly instituted petitions on Monday, July 28, regarding police excesses during the July 20 crackdown.
- The Centre terminated services of up to 47 officials in the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- The Union Cabinet cleared amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which was officially brought into force on June 21, 2024.
- The amended law increases imprisonment for organised exam fraud from 3-5 years to 5-10 years and maximum fines up to ₹10 crore.
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