SC declines to direct reopening of CBSE re-evaluation portal for Class 12 answer sheets
The bench said the portal was opened for all candidates for a specified period and reopening could trigger fresh claims
The Supreme Court has declined to instruct the reopening of the CBSE portal for re-evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets, specifically for students encountering issues with the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. The CBSE's OSM evaluation method involves teachers assessing scanned copies of physical answer sheets on a computer rather than checking physical scripts.
A bench consisting of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana stated that the portal was accessible to all candidates for a defined period; reopening it could lead to new claims. Chief Justice Kant emphasized that "If you don't use the bus, you miss the bus." The counsel representing the petitioner requested only a one-week extension.
The website malfunctioned, preventing many students from applying for on-screen verification. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing CBSE, informed the court that 1.68 lakh students successfully submitted applications within the specified window. The Delhi High Court had already dismissed a similar challenge. The Supreme Court is hearing a plea questioning the introduction of the OSM system for answer sheet evaluation, alleging irregularities such as incomplete scans, illegible images, and unresolved answers or pages.
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