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Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bombay HC directs MPSC to give applicant copy of answersheet during examination process
MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Augst 4 directed the MPSC to provide the answer sheet of a main examination held for appointment of Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class, to an aspirant, before the results are declared. The HC said the rules nowhere state the answer sheet can only be shared after the examination process is complete. The HC however said, 'We make it clear that we are not expressing any opinion on such contention and the same is kept open, to be decided in the appropriate proceedings in the event if occasion arises.'' You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Adnan Abbas Mookhtiar, petitioned the HC saying he had appeared for the main entrance examination pursuant to an advertisement issued by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). He had under the Right to Information Act of 2005 approached the authority for a photocopy of his answersheet. His request was rejected on the ground the examination process is not yet completed. The First Appellate Authority also rejected the application. Before the HC division bench of Justices M S Karnik and NR Borkar, his lawyer said the rules and 'general instructions to candidates' by MPSC, allow for a copy to be handed over on a request under the RTI. The MPSC argued that if answersheets are shared before the results—when examination process is still on—it may lead to stalling of the examination process. The HC said the candidate has a limited request an the rules do not specify that the answersheet copy will be given only once process is complete. The issue whether he can claim any relief based on the answersheet copy is a separate matter, the HC said and directed MPSC to hand him a copy of his answersheet in a week. The HC disposed of the petition, keeping all contentions open and said MPSC can proceed with the examination process. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bombay High Court directs MPSC to provide answersheet to candidate while examination process is on
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Aug 4 directed the MPSC to provide the answersheet of a main examination held for the appointment of Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class to an aspirant in a week, while the results are yet to be declared. The HC stated that the rules do not specify that the answer sheet can only be shared after the examination process is complete. The HC, however, said, "We make it clear that we are not expressing any opinion on such contention and the same is kept open, to be decided in the appropriate proceedings in the event if occasion arises." Adnan Abbas Mookhtiar petitioned the HC, saying he appeared for the main entrance examination pursuant to an advertisement issued by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). He, under the Right to Information Act of 2005, approached the authority for a photocopy of his answer sheet. His request was rejected on the grounds that the examination process was not yet completed. The First Appellate Authority also rejected the application. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Before the HC division bench of Justices M S Karnik and N R Borkar, Mookhtiar's lawyer said the rules and 'general instructions to candidates' by MPSC allow for a copy to be handed over on a request under the RTI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo The MPSC argued that if answer sheets are shared before the results—when the examination process is still ongoing—it may lead to stalling of the examination process. The HC said the candidate has a limited request, and the rules do not specify that the answer sheet copy will be given only once the process is complete. The issue of whether he can claim any relief based on the answer sheet copy is a separate matter, the HC said, and directed MPSC to hand him a copy of his answer sheet within a week. The HC disposed of the petition, keeping all contentions open, and said MPSC can proceed with the examination process. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
