The Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi has dismissed the requests made by three individuals implicated in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The plea sought permission for conducting polygraph, brain-mapping, and lie detector tests. Special Judge Ajay Gupta delivered the verdict on August 10 denying the application submitted by Mangilal Biwal, Vikas Biwal, and Dinesh Biwal.

The defence counsel, advocate A P Singh, contended that these tests would contribute to a just and transparent investigation. He invoked Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the right to a fair trial for the accused. However, the court found these claims unconvincing.

Opposition from the Central Bureau of Investigation

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opposed the application on the grounds that it was not maintainable. Senior Public Prosecutor V K Pathak expressed that the case already benefits from the establishment of a special fast-track court, thus rendering additional tests unnecessary. He also requested the court to impose costs on the accused for their application.

As the proceedings unfolded, the court deferred its decision regarding the CBI’s charge sheet, citing the extensive volume of records requiring review. The judge indicated that an order would be pronounced on August 12, regarding the cognisance of the charge sheet.

The court further extended the judicial custody of the accused until August 12, with the individuals participating in the proceedings via video conferencing.

Details of the CBI’s Investigation

In connection with the NEET-UG 2026 examination, the CBI has filed an extensive charge sheet comprising nearly 20,000 pages that implicate 13 individuals. The agency has collected a significant amount of evidence, including 360 witness statements, 422 documents, and 43 material objects to support its case against the accused.

The charges against the defendants encompass serious allegations such as criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust, and destruction of evidence. These charges fall under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as well as the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act of 2024.

According to CBI reports, a complaint regarding irregularities in the NEET-UG examination was filed by the Department of Higher Education on May 12, 2023. An FIR was promptly registered on the same day. Subsequently, the CBI assembled multiple teams, comprising 72 officers and personnel along with eight cyber forensic experts, to tackle the investigation.

Arrests and Evidential Seizures

As part of this investigation, the CBI conducted searches at 92 locations across states including Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi. These searches led to the seizure of various digital devices, communication equipment, and documents relevant to the case.

The first arrest in this matter occurred on May 13, and since then, a total of 13 individuals have been apprehended, including three subject matter experts from the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the fields of Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. The CBI has also detained several alleged middlemen who were reportedly involved in sourcing and distributing the leaked examination questions.

Additionally, two individuals connected to coaching institutes have been arrested, and the agency has taken measures to freeze several bank accounts, lockers, and a demat account linked to the alleged financial network associated with the leak.

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