Documents Forged: Allahabad HC Dismisses NEET Aspirant’s ‘Torn OMR Sheet’ Plea, NTA Mulls Action Against Her
In a noteworthy decision, the Allahabad High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by NEET aspirant Ayushi Patel after discovering she had submitted forged documents in her claim against the National Testing Agency (NTA). The petitioner alleged that her OMR answer sheet was torn and that the NTA had failed to declare her result.
Key Details:
- Forgery Discovery:
Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan presided over the bench that deemed the petitioner’s actions a “really sorry state of affairs,” given that she enclosed forged and fictitious documents with her petition. - NTA’s Position:
The NTA, upon being directed by the Court, produced the original documents which revealed that the petitioner’s OMR sheet was intact and undamaged. This directly contradicted Patel’s claims. Consequently, the NTA indicated potential legal action against her. - Petitioner’s Claims:
Patel alleged that she received a communication from the NTA stating that her result would not be declared because her OMR sheet was torn. She also made several claims against the NTA on social media and demanded a manual evaluation of her OMR sheet. Additionally, she sought an inquiry against the NTA and requested a halt to the ongoing admission counseling during the pendency of her writ petition. - Court’s Response:
After hearing Patel’s case on June 12, the Court ordered the NTA to produce the original documents for verification. Upon discovering the forgery, the petitioner’s counsel admitted to having nothing further to say and requested permission to not press the petition. - Court’s Remarks and Decision:
The Court dismissed the petition as not being pressed, emphasizing the gravity of the petitioner’s actions by filing forged documents. Justice Chauhan remarked that the Court could not restrain the competent authorities from taking legal action against the petitioner in accordance with the law.
Conclusion:
The Allahabad High Court’s dismissal of Ayushi Patel’s petition underscores the severity of submitting forged documents in legal proceedings. The Court’s decision to allow the NTA to pursue legal action against Patel reflects the importance of maintaining the integrity of the judicial process and examination protocols.
Case Title: Ayushi Patel vs. Union Of India Thru. Secy., Ministry Education/ Deptt. Of Higher Education, New Delhi And Another
For further details, you can read/download the judgment here.
