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Chief Justice of India to join Maharashtra PSC aspirants' protest over alleged online exam paper leak
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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The Chief Justice of India has announced his participation in a protest by Maharashtra Public Service Commission candidates who claim their online exam papers were leaked.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) confirmed that he will attend a demonstration organized by candidates of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). The aspirants are demanding a probe into alleged leaks of online examination papers, which they say compromised the fairness of the selection process.
According to the protestors, irregularities were discovered shortly after the online test, prompting them to stage a sit‑in outside the MPSC office. They allege that the leaked papers gave an undue advantage to a select group of candidates.
The CJI's decision to join the rally underscores the judiciary's concern over the integrity of competitive examinations and the need for transparent investigations. Officials from the MPSC have not yet responded to the allegations, and a formal inquiry is expected to be ordered.
Lawyers and civil‑society groups have welcomed the Chief Justice's involvement, viewing it as a step toward safeguarding merit‑based recruitment in the state bureaucracy.
The protest is scheduled to continue into the evening, with the CJI expected to address the crowd and call for swift action from the relevant authorities.
According to the protestors, irregularities were discovered shortly after the online test, prompting them to stage a sit‑in outside the MPSC office. They allege that the leaked papers gave an undue advantage to a select group of candidates.
The CJI's decision to join the rally underscores the judiciary's concern over the integrity of competitive examinations and the need for transparent investigations. Officials from the MPSC have not yet responded to the allegations, and a formal inquiry is expected to be ordered.
Lawyers and civil‑society groups have welcomed the Chief Justice's involvement, viewing it as a step toward safeguarding merit‑based recruitment in the state bureaucracy.
The protest is scheduled to continue into the evening, with the CJI expected to address the crowd and call for swift action from the relevant authorities.