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NEET-UG Case: Court Rules Against Trial Delay
24 Sep
Summary
- Arguments on NEET-UG charges won't be postponed.
- Ongoing investigations won't delay the trial.
- 13 accused persons' investigation is complete.
A Delhi court recently determined that arguments on charges for accused individuals in the NEET-UG case will not be deferred. The court stated that ongoing investigations regarding further evidence should not delay the trial process, noting that the probe for thirteen accused persons has concluded. Additional inquiries are continuing for other potential conspirators.
The court allowed arguments on charges to proceed, citing adherence to the Public Examinations Act. It clarified that a two-month deadline for investigation does not prohibit the agency from continuing its probe or filing supplementary chargesheets after the initial period, with the primary repercussion being the accrual of statutory bail rights for the accused.
Furthermore, the court referenced a Supreme Court verdict and new provisions under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which allow for further investigation even after a trial commences, provided court permission is obtained. The court noted that the case record is extensive, requiring an expeditious trial.
Considering the evidence, the court found the investigation concerning thirteen accused persons to be complete, with further inquiries focused on other conspirators. If new incriminating material emerges against the initial thirteen, they will be provided with supplementary chargesheets and an opportunity to argue. The court directed that arguments on charge continue.
