SC to hear on August 24 plea for CBI probe into Jharkhand public service exams 'irregularities'
The plea has also sought transfer of the investigation from the State CID to the CBI to ensure an impartial probe into public officials and examination agencies.
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a plea on August 24, 2026, for an independent and timely probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into alleged malpractices in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination. The case, filed by activist Harisharan Devgan through advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, seeks urgent intervention from the court to ensure the integrity, fairness, transparency, and credibility of the examination conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission.
The petition argues that the controversy cannot be addressed merely as individual instances of malpractice, but requires an examination of the entire examination chain, including preparation, distribution, conduct, and evaluation processes. The petitioner also seeks direction for the immediate collection of all physical and digital evidence to prevent tampering and an independent investigation by the CBI to determine the nature and impact of the alleged irregularities.
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