Bombay High Court orders Maharashtra to restore student trust regarding MPSC recruitment
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Judicial oversight and administrative accountability in public examinations: a GS2 Social Justice case study.
Why in news
The Bombay High Court ordered the Maharashtra government to restore student trust in MPSC recruitment following allegations of leaked examination papers.
Background
A Division Bench of the Bombay High Court, comprising Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna, issued the order on October 7, 2026. The state government accepted demands for ₹100 fees and in-person examinations while seeking the resignation of the MPSC Chairperson.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact₹100: Fee amount accepted by the Maharashtra government for MPSC recruitment
Prelims practice question
With reference to the MPSC recruitment order by the Bombay High Court, consider the following statements:
- The court ordered the Maharashtra government to conduct only online examinations.
- The Bombay High Court issued the order to restore student trust following allegations of leaked examination papers.
- The Maharashtra government accepted a fee of ₹500 for the recruitment process.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)3 only
- (d)1 and 2 only
Show answer
Answer: (b) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The state government accepted demands for in-person examinations. Statement 3 is incorrect: The state government accepted demands for ₹100 fees.
For Mains
Q. Examine the institutional safeguards required to ensure the integrity of state-level public service examinations and prevent the leakage of confidential papers.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional integrity: Need for independent auditing of examination logistics and paper security protocols
- Public trust deficit: Impact of recruitment irregularities on the credibility of state administrative machinery
- Judicial oversight: Role of High Courts in ensuring transparency in state-run competitive examinations
Keywords: Institutional Integrity · Transparency · Public Trust · Judicial Oversight · Administrative Accountability
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