New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file its response to an interim bail application filed by Yash Yadav in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.
Yadav has sought 15 days’ interim bail to appear for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled to take place on June 21. The court has listed the matter for further hearing on June 12.
Permission for Study Material Earlier Granted
Earlier this month, the court had allowed the accused to keep books and study material in custody to prepare for the upcoming examination.
No Phones, No Internet: NTA keeps NEET re-exam paper setters in isolation till June 21
The judge had also sought clarification from the National Testing Agency on whether Yadav would be permitted to sit for the examination despite being an accused in the ongoing investigation. Questions were also raised regarding the issuance of his admit card.
CBI Expands Probe Across States
The paper leak case, linked to the NEET-UG examination held on May 3, is being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Several accused individuals have already been arrested in connection with the alleged leak network operating across Maharashtra, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
Investigators claim the leaked paper was circulated through multiple intermediaries before reaching candidates.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: NTA releases city intimation slips for June 21 paper, How to download
Alleged Leak Distribution Chain
According to the CBI, the leaked examination paper was allegedly routed through several individuals, including Nashik-based student Shubham Khairnar and Gurugram resident Yash Yadav.
The agency alleges that the paper was later distributed further for financial gain. Authorities are continuing to investigate the wider network behind the alleged examination malpractice, which has triggered nationwide concern over the integrity of competitive entrance exams in India.
Comments are closed.