SC To Hear Plea Seeking Cancellation Of State Board Exams

The Supreme Court will hear a petition seeking cancellation of Class 12 examinations across all state boards on June 17.  According to the petition, “In view of the unprecedented health emergency and rising Covid cases, the conduct of examination (either offline/online/blended) in upcoming weeks is not possible and delay in examination will cause irreparable loss to the students as time is the essence in taking admission in higher education courses in foreign universities.” 47 students from 23 states and two Union Territories have approached the court. The petitioners want SC to direct all state boards to follow the decision of the CBSE.