Madras High Court Dismisses Writ Petition; Debars Petitioner from NEET for Forged Scorecard

Court Orders Investigation into Scorecard Fabrication; Imposes Penalty on Petitioner

In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by D. Mohammed Nadeem, seeking admission to medical courses based on an allegedly fabricated NEET (UG) 2025 scorecard. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh presided over the case, which revealed discrepancies in the marks claimed by the petitioner.

The petitioner, Nadeem, initially claimed to have secured 478 marks in the NEET (UG) 2025 examination, a score he alleged was altered to 132 marks without his knowledge. The National Testing Agency (NTA), represented by the Additional Solicitor General of India, provided evidence that the scorecard submitted by Nadeem was forged. The QR code on both the original and the disputed scorecards consistently reflected the lower score of 132 marks.

Upon reviewing the evidence, including the OMR sheet and calculation details, the court found that the document showcasing 478 marks was tampered with. The court noted that while the numerical values could be altered, the QR code's integrity remained intact, revealing the true score of 132.

Justice Venkatesh criticized the petitioner for approaching the court with "unclean hands" and relying on forged documents. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the court ordered a police investigation to identify those responsible for the forgery. It emphasized that the act involved moral turpitude and required stringent action to prevent future occurrences.

In addition to dismissing the petition, the court imposed a three-year debarment on Nadeem from taking the NEET examination. Furthermore, the petitioner was ordered to pay a penalty of Rs. 25,000 to the Chief Justice Relief Fund. The court directed the fourth respondent to file a formal complaint with the police, initiating an investigation into the fabrication of the scorecard.

This judgment highlights the judiciary's firm stance against forgery and underscores the importance of integrity in the examination process. The decision serves as a cautionary tale for those attempting to manipulate their examination results.

Bottom Line:

Writ petition seeking admission to BSMS/BAMS/BUMS/BHMS courses based on alleged fabricated NEET (UG) scorecard - Court held the petitioner approached with unclean hands using forged and fabricated documents. Directed police investigation and imposed penalties including debarment from NEET examination for three years.

Statutory provision(s): Writ of Mandamus, NEET examination regulations, Penal provisions related to forgery and fabrication.

D. Mohammed Nadeem v. National Testing Agency (NTA), (Madras) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2804937