VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Larry Ellison, Ken Griffin, Dace Brown Stubbs and other billionaires are buying neighboring houses using ‘methods’ called ‘Landmaxxing’, ‘Defensive buying’ and … Indian diplomats at UN mission still displaced three weeks after building evacuation The bench asked the SEC to come out with an election schedule by Friday. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Tuesday sought Maharashtra State Election Commission’s response by Friday on issuance of a notification to conduct polls in Aug-Sept for remaining 20 zila parishads and 211 nagar panchayats and brushed aside SEC’s ongoing SIR exercise as the reason for the delay in holding polls.Senior advocate Balbir Singh, appearing for SEC, told a bench of CJI Surya Kant, and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi that most of state govt officers, who are likely to be engaged in the election work related to zila parishads and nagar panchayats, are at present engaged in carrying out the SIR of poll rolls in the state.When the SEC said it intended to conduct these elections in Feb-March next year after the completion of SIR work, the bench said SIR is conducted by EC and not SEC. “We will ensure you get adequate manpower,” it said.The bench asked the SEC to come out with an election schedule by Friday.The batch of matters before the bench raised myriad yet sensitive issues. One challenged the transposition of socially and economically backward classes (SEBC), identified for reservation in govt employment and admission to govt schools and colleges, with reserving constituencies in elections. It said OBCs are politically advanced and powerful in most of the states and a five-judge SC bench in its 2010 judgement in Krishna Murthy case had mandated that constituencies should be reserved for politically backward sections.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’Delhi HC Orders Sonam Wangchuk Shifted To Medanta; Political Leaders Visit Injured CJP ProtestersPM Modi Calls NEET Leak A ‘Ghor Paap’, Says 13 Accused Arrested As Probe Intensifies’They Are Beating Everyone…’ Inside CJP Protest: Police Action, Clashes & Tear Gas In DelhiFarmers Mobilise To Protest Against India–US Trade Talks, Security Posed At Delhi BordersExplained: Why India Wants To Rewrite The Indus Waters Treaty?123Photostories60-second money lesson: The money rule every girls’ trip needsThe Sai Pallavi effect: Sarees that prove grace never needs glitterHeartburn that won’t quit may be GERD: A GI surgeon reveals 6 daily habits that can reduce acid reflux and protect your oesophagusFrom an emotional moment with her father to walking down the aisle with husband William Ishmael: A look at Jennifer Winget’s dreamy wedding photos5 longest rivers in the U.S and the incredible wildlife you can spot thereNot even designer Neeta Lulla can recreate Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s 10-metre-long royal blue ‘Devdas’ saree; Here’s whyGen Z don’t travel the millennial way! 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MUMBAI: As the medical fraternity continues to press for stronger legal protection following Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre’s assault on doctors at Dombivli’s Shastri Nagar Municipal Hospital, Indian Medical Association (IMA) Tuesday shared an interactive digital grid documenting 100 assaults on doctors reported from across the country in recent years.The campaign comes even as studies show that violence against healthcare workers by patients or their relatives has emerged as a global public health concern. A review published in the indexed medical journal, Atencion Primaria, found that doctors in both developed and developing countries face workplace violence. It reported lifetime prevalence rates of 91% in Germany, 90% in China, 84.5% in Peru, 84% in Turkey and 77.3% in India.According to WHO, four in 10 healthcare workers experience physical violence during their careers. When verbal abuse is included, the proportion rises to over 60%.The triggers for the attacks are universal, be it Mumbai or Singapore: overcrowded hospitals, staff shortages, long waiting times, poor communication and unrealistic patient expectations.Dr Santosh Kadam, former state IMA chief blames the attacks on impatience. “We are becoming an impatient society. Everyone wants speedy results. People are spending money, so they want a 100% result,” he said.Experts caution that ha-rsher laws alone are unlikely to solve the problem. They underline the need for a combination of measures, including greater investment in healthcare, stronger enforcement of laws, improved doctor-patient communication and awareness campaigns. Many Euro-pean countries observe Ma-rch 12 as a day to raise awareness about violence against healthcare professionals.In India, 19 states have enacted laws to protect healthcare workers, attacks continue. “What we need is one national law,” said Dr Suhas Pingle, former Maharashtra Medical Council member.In Maharashtra, 738 cases were registered under Maharashtra Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage or Loss to Property) Act between 2010 and 2021, but only four ended in convictions.Spain strengthened legal protection by recognising assaults on healthcare workers as crimes against the state; assaults dropped by half. In Singapore, those who abuse healthcare workers can face a fine of up to S$5,000, jail for up to 12 months, or both.In India, Dr Kadam said, abuse is far more widespread than official records indicate. Dr Pingle said, “Medical practice has become tech-driven and expectations of patients are sky high. Barely 2% of the budget is meant for healthcare. Doctors have to see hundreds of patients in a short span of time. This creates an environment where the risk of violence is high,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorMalathy IyerMalathy Iyer is Senior Editor (Health) at The Times of India, Mumbai. 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Your Aliveness need not go down.”; What the yogi and mystic advises on staying ‘young’ from within despite old age Trump clears Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, opens door to uranium enrichment US probing Harvard over financial aid programmes A day after the Chalo Sansad march NEW DELHI: BJP had a go at opposition parties Tuesday as Aam Aadmi Party attacked Congress over its dharna outside PM’s residence on the NEET-UG paper leak issue, saying it is quite obvious that the “sponsored” protests were never about students but about the opposition’s search for political relevance.”It is quite obvious that the sponsored protests were never about students. No affected student was given a platform. Opposition politicians frequented Jantar Mantar in search of political relevance, and now, we see Congress and AAP squabbling over credit,” BJP said as the Arvind Kejriwal-led party accused Congress of trying to weaken Cockroach Janta Party’s protest.Keeping up its attack over the protests, BJP alleged that all political assets of those resenting India’s rise have been activated. “But India’s democracy is neither so fragile nor are the people of this country so naive that they cannot see their mandate being held to ransom by the sponsored outrage of a few,” BJP’s Amit Malviya said, adding the timing is no coincidence.As India accelerates towards becoming a developed nation, every transformational initiative is met with a familiar cycle of disruption, disinformation and manufactured outrage, he claimed.Malviya said at a time when the country is making rapid strides in different sectors, those who failed to stop India’s rise electorally now seek to slow it through perpetual agitation, manufactured crises and a relentless campaign to erode public confidence.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’Delhi HC Orders Sonam Wangchuk Shifted To Medanta; Political Leaders Visit Injured CJP ProtestersPM Modi Calls NEET Leak A ‘Ghor Paap’, Says 13 Accused Arrested As Probe Intensifies’They Are Beating Everyone…’ Inside CJP Protest: Police Action, Clashes & Tear Gas In DelhiFarmers Mobilise To Protest Against India–US Trade Talks, Security Posed At Delhi BordersExplained: Why India Wants To Rewrite The Indus Waters Treaty?123Photostories60-second money lesson: The money rule every girls’ trip needsThe Sai Pallavi effect: Sarees that prove grace never needs glitterHeartburn that won’t quit may be GERD: A GI surgeon reveals 6 daily habits that can reduce acid reflux and protect your oesophagusFrom an emotional moment with her father to walking down the aisle with husband William Ishmael: A look at Jennifer Winget’s dreamy wedding photos5 longest rivers in the U.S and the incredible wildlife you can spot thereNot even designer Neeta Lulla can recreate Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s 10-metre-long royal blue ‘Devdas’ saree; Here’s whyGen Z don’t travel the millennial way! 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NEW DELHI: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were released after being detained by Delhi Police during a protest near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. The party had marched to Lok Kalyan Marg demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged paper leak and the police action against student protesters.The protests also drew support from several opposition leaders, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) strongly criticised the Centre over Rahul Gandhi’s detention and renewed its demand for the abolition of NEET. Meanwhile, the BJP accused the Congress of politicising the issue and defended the police action, saying the protest near the Prime Minister’s residence was held without permission.The developments came as thousands of protesters returned to Jantar Mantar to continue the agitation.TVK condemns Rahul’s detention, seeks NEET abolitionTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) condemned the detention of Rahul Gandhi and criticised the police action against opposition leaders.”The crushing of democracy in the capital is strongly condemnable! The arrest of Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Mr. Rahul Gandhi, who joined the field in support of the youth’s non-violent protest held in Delhi, by being dragged by the Delhi Police and carried away in handcuffs, is a blatant attack on democratic rights. This is strongly condemnable,” the party said.TVK also renewed its opposition to the NEET examination.”From the moment the NEET exam was implemented, not only has its credibility been lacking, but students continue to face mental stress, with their future dreams turning into a massive question mark. The harm caused to students every year due to the NEET exam shows no sign of stopping. Therefore, we strongly demand that the Union government completely abolish the NEET exam,” it said.Rahul, Priyanka released after detentionRahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several opposition leaders were detained after Congress workers marched towards the Prime Minister’s residence at Lok Kalyan Marg.Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and other leaders were taken to Chhatrasal Stadium before being released later in the day. Priyanka Gandhi was taken to Mandir Marg Police Station, where Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi later arrived.Congress leaders said they protested because they were not allowed to raise the NEET issue in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi said they marched to the Prime Minister’s residence “to demand answers from him for the brutalities against young students yesterday” and demanded the resignation of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister.The protest was joined by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal, Pawan Khera, Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar, Kerala Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan, Supriya Sule and several other opposition leaders.Pradhan hits out at CongressUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused the Congress of using students for political purposes.”LoP Shri @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia continue to shamelessly exploit students as political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament,” he wrote on X.He said the government was ready for a discussion on NEET in Parliament but alleged that the Congress preferred “political spectacle over democratic debate”.”We owe our students more than outrage. We owe them answers, reforms and accountability. That is exactly what our government remains committed to delivering,” Pradhan said.BJP MP Sambit Patra also criticised the protest, saying demonstrations should be held only at designated locations. He said the Prime Minister’s residence is a high-security zone and staging a protest there without permission was “inappropriate”.Police detail injuries, register six FIRsDelhi Police said six FIRs have been registered in connection with the violence during Monday’s Parliament march. Two FIRs were registered at Parliament Street police station, while one each was registered at Connaught Place, Tilak Marg, Barakhamba Road and Kartavya Path police stations.DCP Northeast Delhi Rahul Alawal said six police personnel were injured during the violence. He said Constable Mohit suffered serious injuries to his head, below his eyes and on his legs and remains on medical rest. Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba, Inspector Rampal Goswami and some other officers have resumed duty despite being advised to rest.Station House Officer of Connaught Place police station Sukhbir Singh Malik said he was assaulted when a section of protesters allegedly turned violent near Regal Cinema. Malik said his helmet prevented a head injury, but he suffered injuries to his elbows, calf muscle and waist after being dragged to the ground. The police said several other personnel, including an ACP, an Inspector, a Head Constable and a driver, were also injured.Sonam Wangchuk continues fastActivist Sonam Wangchuk continued his indefinite hunger strike after being shifted from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram following directions from the Delhi High Court.Sources told news agency ANI said Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh visited Medanta Hospital to enquire about Wangchuk’s health.The Delhi High Court directed Medanta Hospital to form a specialised medical team to supervise Wangchuk’s treatment while allowing him to continue his fast under constant medical supervision. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, said he would continue the hunger strike in solidarity with students allegedly injured during the police action.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’Delhi HC Orders Sonam Wangchuk Shifted To Medanta; Political Leaders Visit Injured CJP ProtestersPM Modi Calls NEET Leak A ‘Ghor Paap’, Says 13 Accused Arrested As Probe Intensifies’They Are Beating Everyone…’ Inside CJP Protest: Police Action, Clashes & Tear Gas In DelhiFarmers Mobilise To Protest Against India–US Trade Talks, Security Posed At Delhi BordersExplained: Why India Wants To Rewrite The Indus Waters Treaty?123Photostories60-second money lesson: The money rule every girls’ trip needsThe Sai Pallavi effect: Sarees that prove grace never needs glitterHeartburn that won’t quit may be GERD: A GI surgeon reveals 6 daily habits that can reduce acid reflux and protect your oesophagusFrom an emotional moment with her father to walking down the aisle with husband William Ishmael: A look at Jennifer Winget’s dreamy wedding photos5 longest rivers in the U.S and the incredible wildlife you can spot thereNot even designer Neeta Lulla can recreate Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s 10-metre-long royal blue ‘Devdas’ saree; Here’s whyGen Z don’t travel the millennial way! 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During the hearing, Justice Sreedharan criticised the deep-rooted corruption in public institutions.Backs death penaltyThe judge also advocated the death penalty for offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.Justice Atul Sreedharan said, “The recent controversy relating to the theft of donations at the Ram temple is the proverbial last straw on the camel’s back. Nothing can shame people who remain unfazed by the theft at the Ram temple which epitomises the nadir of Indians’ integrity”.””The average Indian has accepted corruption as normal. He does not consider it wrong unless someone is caught. India ranks 91st out of 182 countries on the Transparency list, and even that does not make us feel ashamed,” he added.Supreme Court orders fresh SIT probeThe Supreme Court earlier has directed the constitution of a fresh Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft case. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the new SIT should be led by a senior IPS officer to ensure a fair and conclusive investigation.”We only want to issue a word of caution. Do not politicise this matter. At first glance, this appears to be an offence under criminal law. It must be investigated fairly, independently and with complete honesty. The investigation should be taken to its logical conclusion,” the CJI observed.The case so farThe controversy erupted on June 7 after former Samajwadi Party minister Pawan Pandey alleged that donations worth Rs 5 crore to Rs 7.5 crore had been stolen from the Ram Mandir.Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government’s silence and sought a judicial probe, while Ram Mandir Trust general secretary Champat Rai rejected the allegations. BJP leader Dr Rajneesh Singh later demanded a CBI investigation, following which the Prime Minister’s Office sought a report from the temple trust.An FIR was registered on June 25 on the complaint of trustee Krishna Mohan. Police has subsequently arrested eight accused in the matter till now.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’Delhi HC Orders Sonam Wangchuk Shifted To Medanta; Political Leaders Visit Injured CJP ProtestersPM Modi Calls NEET Leak A ‘Ghor Paap’, Says 13 Accused Arrested As Probe Intensifies’They Are Beating Everyone…’ Inside CJP Protest: Police Action, Clashes & Tear Gas In DelhiFarmers Mobilise To Protest Against India–US Trade Talks, Security Posed At Delhi BordersExplained: Why India Wants To Rewrite The Indus Waters Treaty?123Photostories60-second money lesson: The money rule every girls’ trip needsThe Sai Pallavi effect: Sarees that prove grace never needs glitterHeartburn that won’t quit may be GERD: A GI surgeon reveals 6 daily habits that can reduce acid reflux and protect your oesophagusFrom an emotional moment with her father to walking down the aisle with husband William Ishmael: A look at Jennifer Winget’s dreamy wedding photos5 longest rivers in the U.S and the incredible wildlife you can spot thereNot even designer Neeta Lulla can recreate Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s 10-metre-long royal blue ‘Devdas’ saree; Here’s whyGen Z don’t travel the millennial way! 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A notification issued by home ministry in Dec 2025 had amended the Border Security Force, General Duty Cadre (Non-Gazetted) Recruitment Rules, 2015, to increase the quota for ex-Agniveers in constable (general duty) posts to 50% from 10%.”By direct recruitment (including 50%), vacancies shall be reserved for ex-Agniveers in every recruitment year, 10% for ex-servicemen and up to 3% for combatised constable (tradesmen) in absorption of annual vacancy,” the notification had stated. The CRPF introduced a similar amendment in recruitment rules in May last year.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’Delhi HC Orders Sonam Wangchuk Shifted To Medanta; Political Leaders Visit Injured CJP ProtestersPM Modi Calls NEET Leak A ‘Ghor Paap’, Says 13 Accused Arrested As Probe Intensifies’They Are Beating Everyone…’ Inside CJP Protest: Police Action, Clashes & Tear Gas In DelhiFarmers Mobilise To Protest Against India–US Trade Talks, Security Posed At Delhi BordersExplained: Why India Wants To Rewrite The Indus Waters Treaty?123Photostories60-second money lesson: The money rule every girls’ trip needsThe Sai Pallavi effect: Sarees that prove grace never needs glitterHeartburn that won’t quit may be GERD: A GI surgeon reveals 6 daily habits that can reduce acid reflux and protect your oesophagusFrom an emotional moment with her father to walking down the aisle with husband William Ishmael: A look at Jennifer Winget’s dreamy wedding photos5 longest rivers in the U.S and the incredible wildlife you can spot thereNot even designer Neeta Lulla can recreate Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s 10-metre-long royal blue ‘Devdas’ saree; Here’s whyGen Z don’t travel the millennial way! 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London rallied. Indore mobilised. Dehradun marched. Hyderabad joined. Mumbai dug in. Protesters rallied across geographies Tuesday, drawing students behind activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike for education reforms.For the first time since Wangchuk began his fast in solidarity with Cockroach Janta Party’s agitation, scores of students marched through Kargil carrying banners reading “Save merit, Save students, Save the Nation” and “We Stand With Sonam Wangchuk”, while a candlelit march lit up Leh’s main market.Arif Ali, president of Ladakh Students Union of Kargil, called the protest peaceful and democratic.The slogans travelled. Solidarity protests reached UK, where demonstrations were held in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, and outside Indian high commission in London. Organised by SFI-UK, the rallies drew thousands of Indian students and left-wing groups, who demanded “accountable, fair and transparent education” and backed students’ right to protest peacefully.Around 900 people, mostly students aged 20 to 24, have been charged in eight FIRs filed in Mumbai in connection with CJP’s protests over the past three days. Protesters said they received police notices on WhatsApp Tuesday. The demonstrations, which gained momentum over the weekend, continued with placards and slogans.In Indore, over 1,000 students, joined by teachers, parents and citizens, gathered near Tantya Bhil statue in support of protesters in Delhi. “What started with just a handful of students has now become a movement for every aspirant who wants a fair exam system,” Sakshi Baheria said after bringing food for protesters.Hundreds took to the streets in Dehradun, marching and demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and early resolution of pending recruitment exams and results in Uttarakhand. Police stopped them near Secretariat, leading to clashes.Police detained nine protesters in Vadodara for demonstrating without permission. In Hyderabad, police detained several protesters linked to All India Students Federation during a march against police action on CJP supporters in Delhi.(Inputs from Dehradun, Indore, Mumbai & agencies)Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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How much the court can do,” a bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said when senior advocate Vikas Singh urged it to examine the plea, saying that more than 2.5 crore students had suffered due to question paper leaks in NEET and several other examinations.The bench, however, adjourned the hearing to next month, observing that it was already seized of the NEET-UG paper leak case.The court was hearing a petition by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, who said repeated paper leaks leave students in dire straits. “It takes a toll on students to face criticism over their life choices, such as spending an entire year preparing for an examination that eventually stands vitiated by a paper leak. The financial distress caused to students also has a direct bearing on their dignity,” the petition said.”The State owes a heightened duty of care to students while conducting examinations. Students place their trust in the system and invest years of hard work and substantial sums on coaching, study materials, commuting, rent and other expenses. The State effectively induces students and their families to alter their position based on the assurance that examinations will be conducted as scheduled. When a paper is leaked, those expectations are shattered. Therefore, the State is violating students’ right to equality under Article 14 of the Constitution,” it added.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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