Live Updates of Bombay HC JEE Main Hearing 10 January 2023: Exam NOT postponed, Know what happened
The High Court of Bombay has heard JEE Main 2023 PIL seeking exam postponement and 75% criteria today. The court has rejected the postponement plea and listed 75% issue for February 21. Check here the major highlights and courtroom discussion.
Bombay HC Hearing JEE Main 2023: The High Court of Bombay has heard the plea filed by Anubha Sahai seeking JEE Main 2023 postponement and 75% criteria today, and the case has now concluded. The court only discussed the matter regarding postponement today and the issue of the 75% eligibility criteria has been posted to February 21, 2023. The court rejected the postponement petition and hence, JEE Main 2023 Session 1 will now be conducted as scheduled from January 24 to 31, 2023.
JEE Main 2023 Bombay HC January 10 Hearing: Major Highlights
The following are the major highlights of today's High Court of Bombay JEE Main 2023 issue:- The court said that 75% criteria is not relevant now and it can be taken up at the time of admissions in June 2023.
- The court enquired about the pre-pandemic dates of the exam and noted them to be January and April. Also, the bench confirmed and noted the eligibility of the students for the second attempt even if they do not give the first attempt.
- The court also asked for the board examinations date and stated that, even if they do postpone the exam now to April, it will again raise the same issue of lack of time for preparation considering board exams end in March.
- The Additional Solicitor General of India stated that the petitioner has no locus to demand postponement.
- In the order, the Bombay High Court states any order to postpone the exam will have detrimental effects and hence, the exam cannot be postponed. All the issues as per the petition are for the January attempt and if any candidate does not do well, he/she/they can appear again in the April attempt. Therefore, it will be inappropriate to postpone a pan-India examination.
- The Bombay HC also reiterates the order from the Supreme Court of India to the high courts to not interfere in educational matters.
Source: Live Law
JEE Main 2023 Bombay HC January 10 Hearing Details
The important details of the 10th January hearing of Anubha Srivastava Sahai vs National Testing Agency & Organization are tabulated below:
Case Details | PIL(ST)/ 33028/ 2022 [Civil] |
First Hearing Date | January 04, 2023 |
Second Hearing Date | January 10, 2023 |
Court Room Number | 46 |
Case Serial Number | 63 |
Judges | Hon’ble The Acting Chief Justice and Hon’ble Shri Justice Sandeep V. Marne |
Hearing Time | Hearing began at 4:50 PM IST |
Hearing Status | Concluded |
Source: Official Website of the High Court of Bombay
All the latest developments and more details on the case can be checked through the live blog below. The live updates of the courtroom are given here in detail as well.Live Updates of JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court January 10 Hearing
Jan 11, 2023 05:13 PM IST
JEE Main 2023: Session 1 last date tomorrow
The last date to register for JEE Main 2023 Session 1 is January 12.
Jan 11, 2023 05:12 PM IST
JEE Main 2023: Eligibility riteria Revised
NTA has revised the eligibility criteria for JEE Main 2023.
Jan 10, 2023 05:25 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: 75% criteria hearing on February 21
As stated by the ACJ, this issue is relevant for later as admissions will be conducted later. This hearing for 75% eligibility criteria relaxation has been scheduled for February 21, 2023.
Jan 10, 2023 05:22 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Order
On the basis of a PIL presented by a child rights activist, it would not be appropriate to postpone a pan-India level exam. The extraordinary circumstances as mentioned in the case do not appear to exist for restraining respondents from holding the January exam. Lakhs of students must have been preparing for this exam.
The Bombay HC notes that the High Court cannot intervene in Education matters as per the orders of the Supreme Court.
Jan 10, 2023 05:20 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Update 8
Additional Solicitor General of India, Anil Singh, submits that JEE Main was held in January and April in 2019 (pre-pandemic). He states that the petitioner has no locus to demand the postponement.
Jan 10, 2023 05:17 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Update 7
ACJ reiterates that the issue of the 75% eligibility is only relevant at the time of admission, he goes on to continue, and as far as the dates of the exam are concerned, there is a second attempt. The petitioner states that although there is another attempt in April, all attempts are equally important. Furthermore, it would adversely affect the students if the exam is not postponed.
Jan 10, 2023 05:12 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Update 6
The ACJ questioned if they were to postpone the exam to April, there might be an issue again on the lack of sufficient time for preparation as the board examinations are scheduled in March. Sahai's lawyer stated that it won't disturb anything. ACJ questions again if the dates for any other examinations are clashing with JEE Mains, to which the petitioner replies, yes, some board exams are clashing.
Jan 10, 2023 05:08 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Update 5
The advocate brings discussion on board exams which are scheduled in February because of which JEE Main preparation is being hampered. The bench notes that if the JEE Main exam is conducted in April and May, there might be an issue again on the lack of sufficient time to prepare for the exam.
Jan 10, 2023 05:05 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Update 4
The ACJ asks Sahai's advocate about the dates for the examination in the previous pre-pandemic years. January and April, the petitioner responds and tells the bench that the pandemic situation disturbed the academic sessions and this year's exam can be conducted in April and May. But since the last year's selection process continued until November, the December 15th notification came as unexpected for the students.
Jan 10, 2023 05:01 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Update 3
The bench asks if a student performs poorly in the January session, can't he take the second attempt?
Sahai's lawyer responds, yes, but every attempt is equally important.
Jan 10, 2023 04:59 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Update 2
Sahai's lawyer stated that the registrations for the exam are to close on January 12, 2023. The bench asks when was the notification and exam date announcement made for this year? Sahai's lawyer responds it to be December 15, 2023.
Jan 10, 2023 04:55 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Update 1
The hearing begins by the Honourable Acting Chief Justice telling the petitioner to keep the issue today strictly regarding the date of the exam. The ACJ said that the 75% eligibility criteria will be considered at the time of admission in June.
Jan 10, 2023 04:50 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Second Hearing Begins
All the 92 cases scheduled for today have been concluded now. The court has taken up JEE Main 2023 postponement case now.
Jan 10, 2023 04:45 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court January 10: Case #90 underway
Out of the total 92 cases listed for today, the case number 90 is ongoing now. JEE Main 2023 postponement case was listed for case number 63 but has been kept-back due to the absence of lawyers at the venue.
Jan 10, 2023 04:35 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing Bombay HC January 10
Yesterday, tweeting in favour of the students, the petitioner Sahai said the students of the 2022-23 batch are appearing for board exams for the first time as their 10th boards were cancelled.
Jan 10, 2023 04:20 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing High Court of Bombay: ASG to file affidavit
As per a report by the Hindustan Times, the Additional Solicitor General of India, Anil Singh, will file an affidavit in response to the PIL by Anubha Sahai soon.
Jan 10, 2023 04:05 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 High Court of Bombay Hearing: Session likely to end by 4:30 PM
Case number 80 is currently ongoing and the total number of cases listed for today are 92. The afternoon session is expected to end by 4:30 PM. JEE Main 2023 matter is likely to be picked up from the kept-back cases.
Jan 10, 2023 03:55 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Total Cases Today
As per the official daily causelist, there are a total of 92 matters listed for hearing today. Additionally, 28 matters are listed for final hearing. It is likely that JEE Main 2023 hearing will be done today once all these cases are concluded. Currently, case number 72 is underway.
Jan 10, 2023 03:45 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing Bombay High Court Display Board
Candidates can check here the display board status of JEE Main 2023 hearing case here:
Jan 10, 2023 03:30 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing Case Kept-Back
The court has set aside JEE Main 2023 postponement case as of now. As per the data present on the official website of the court, it is because Adv. Ulhas S. Shinde and Adv. Sanjay Bhosale are currently not present at the venue.
Jan 10, 2023 03:25 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing Bombay High Court Soon, Case #62 Ongoing
JEE Main 2023 hearing on the postponement and 75% criteria is likely to begin anytime soon now. As of now, case number 62 is underway.
Jan 10, 2023 03:20 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing 10 January 2023: Previous hearing update (3/3)
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The judge then asked to present the 75% rule. NTA's lawyer responded that the petition is deficient. The petitioner has not filed the case with the information brochure and thus, any of its rules cannot be challenged without filing it first. The court then gave time until the second hearing to file the brochure.
Note: Case number 54 is still underway.
Jan 10, 2023 03:10 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing 10 January 2023: Previous hearing update (2/3)
In the 4th January hearing, the first argument made was the clash of JEE Main 2023 session 1 with pre-boards and practical examinations. The second argument made was the delay in the release of the notification. When stated about the 75% eligibility criteria, NTA's lawyer responded that it is about the admissions and not for appearing for JEE Main 2023. In response, Sahai's lawyer stated that there is no point in appearing for the exam if admissions require 75% mandatorily for all students, including droppers.
Jan 10, 2023 03:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing 10 January 2023: Previous hearing update (1/3)
After hearing the kept-back cases from the morning, the bench has now begun with case 53.
Jan 10, 2023 02:49 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing January 10: Regular cases continue
The bench is currently hearing the second and last kept-back case from today's morning session. Afterwards, the court will begin with case number 53. JEE Main 2023 hearing case number for today is 63.
Jan 10, 2023 02:40 PM IST
Bombay High Court Hearing on JEE Main 2023: What to expect?
If a decision comes today, it is expected to be favoured for non-postponement as courts do not entertain such pleas. For the 75% criteria relaxation, the court is likely to not interfere and the final decision will be left with the education ministry where the issue is currently being considered. For more detailed information, click here.
Jan 10, 2023 02:30 PM IST
Bombay High Court Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Bench resumes
The lunch break has ended and the bench has reassembled. The currently ongoing case is 501. JEE Main 2023 hearing is likely to be after 3 PM.
Jan 10, 2023 02:20 PM IST
Bombay High Court Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Has NTA postponed JEE Main before?
In the previous year 2022, the National Testing Agency had postponed JEE Main from April and June sessions to June and July sessions. The agency did so to allow more time for the candidates to study. However, that decision had not mandated by a court order.
Jan 10, 2023 02:06 PM IST
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Will the matter be postponed?
The Hearing on the JEE Main 2023 by the High Court of Bombay will happen today, and there is no scope for the postponement.
Jan 10, 2023 01:52 PM IST
Bombay HC JEE Mains Hearing 2023: Bench takes a lunch break
The bench has taken a lunch break and the hearing will resume after 2:30 PM. JEE Main 2023 PIL will be heard as Serial Number 63.
Jan 10, 2023 01:45 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live January 10: Will decision be given today?
Both cases are expected, a decision or a next hearing date, unlike how a later date was mainly expected during the first hearing. A decision, however, is more likely of the two.
Jan 10, 2023 01:34 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Case 53 underway
JEE Main 2023 hearing will begin anytime soon. The case is listed at number 63 and currently, case number 53 is ongoing.
Jan 10, 2023 01:25 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Why is postponement unlikely?
The following are the reasons why postponement is more unlikely:
Courts do not entertain postponement pleas nor do they interfere in the conduct of exams.
Last year, even in cases of floods and many similar reasons as now, no exam was postponed.
Jan 10, 2023 01:13 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Live: Why is postponement being demanded?
The following are the reasons why the students are demanding JEE Main 2023 postponement:
JEE Main 2023 session 1 clashes with pre-boards and practical examinations.
The exam notification was released in December, instead of the pre-pandemic regular timings of September.
Assam board has scheduled practicals from January 25 to February 15, 2023.
Bihar Board 2023 exams begin on February 01, 2023.
Due to the pandemic, the courses are running late and are not yet complete even as of now.
The previous year's counselling ended in November 2022 when it should have been by June/July as per the pre-pandemic calendar.
Jan 10, 2023 01:00 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court: Schools closed in Delhi until Jan 15
On Sunday, January 08, 2023, the Directorate of Education, Delhi, issued a regulatory in view of the severe condition of cold in the national capital. Accordingly, all schools in Delhi will remain closed until January 15. This will cause all pre-boards and practical examinations to be conducted afterwards while JEE Main 2023 session 1 is to begin on January 24. The exams for many students in the UT will thus clash. It is however to be noted that it will only be considered if the petitioner mentions it in today's arguments.
Jan 10, 2023 12:50 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing Bombay HC January 10 Details
All the details and major recent developments in JEE Main 2023 hearing today can be checked here: https://youtu.be/SKVySG1vGU8
Jan 10, 2023 12:41 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing Bombay HC January 10: Current Dates
JEE Main 2023 Session 1: January 24 to 31, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Session 2: April 06 to 12, 2023
Jan 10, 2023 12:30 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay HC Hearing January 10: Will relaxation be given for 2020 students?
The case by Sahai is not filed for 2020 students issue. It is only for Session 1 postponement and 75% criteria relaxation. The issue of 2020 students will not be brought up in court under this case. If required, another case will have to be filed for it.
Jan 10, 2023 12:20 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay HC Hearing January 10: Case 28 Ongoing
Case number 28 is currently underway in courtroom number 46. JEE Main 2023 hearing will be done in the afternoon session.
Jan 10, 2023 12:05 PM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay HC hearing timing likely by 2 PM now
The court proceedings today begin before 10:30 AM and the current ongoing case number is 24. If the same pace continues, until case number 63, it will take about two hours. Considering the break for lunch at 1 PM, JEE Main 2023 postponement case will come around 2 PM today.
Jan 10, 2023 11:55 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing Bombay HC January 10: Can a split decision be given on 75% criteria?
The 75% criteria is for admissions and not for appearing for JEE Main 2023. If a split decision is given it will allow dropper students admission even if their 10+2 board percentage is less than 75% but the current 2022-23 students will not get admission without 75%. It will create a disparity between the students and even give undue advantage to dropper students. Hence, a split decision is less likely in this case.
Jan 10, 2023 11:45 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Hearing Bombay HC January 10: Court less likely to consider clashes
One of the major arguments given by Sahai is JEE Main 2023 Session 1 clashes with pre-boards and practical examinations. However, before the pandemic, these exams were conducted in January along with the first session of JEE Main, just how it is being done for this year. Both pre-boards and practical timings are usually decided by the school authorities and can be scheduled in the weeks before or after JEE Main 2023 without interfering in its conduct. Hence, the court is less likely to consider this argument.
Jan 10, 2023 11:35 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay HC January 10 Hearing: Demands by Sahai
If the case is won by Sahai for both arguments, the following changes will be implemented by the NTA:
JEE Main 2023 session 1 will be postponed to April or any later convenient date. Session 2 will be scheduled accordingly as well.
75% criteria will be relaxed as a one-time exemption for this year.
Jan 10, 2023 11:24 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay HC January 10 Hearing: Arguments mentioned by Sahai
The following points have been mentioned by the petitioner, Sahai, in the case filed against the National Testing Agency:
Delayed release of the notification. As per the pre-covid calendar, it should be September but it was December.
Clash of exams between JEE Main 2023, pre-boards, and practicals.
Internal assessment for final results of dropper batches of 2021 and 2022 for 75% critieria relaxation.
Jan 10, 2023 11:10 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court January 10 Hearing Likely after 12 noon
JEE Main 2023 case is listed at serial number 63. The current ongoing number is 9. It is expected that soon after 12 noon today, JEE Mains postponement matter will come up.
Jan 10, 2023 11:00 AM IST
Bombay High Court JEE Mains 10 January 2023 Hearing Update
The petitioner, Sahai, has mentioned has mentioned JEE Main 2023 postponement case for urgent hearing today. It is currently listed low on the board at #63. The bench led by Acting Chief Justice told the petitioner to wait. If the matter is listed, he said, it will come up.
Source: Bar & Bench
Jan 10, 2023 10:50 AM IST
Bombay High Court JEE Mains Hearing: Latest developments on 75% criteria
On January 02, 2023, Karti P Chidambaram, Member of Parliament, wrote to the education ministry regarding the one-time exemption of 75% criteria and inclusion of 2020 passed students. On January 04, 2023, the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, conveyed that the matter has been sent to the concerned department for necessary action. Hence, all decisions will likely be left to the ministry with no interference from the court.
Jan 10, 2023 10:35 AM IST
Bombay High Court JEE Mains Hearing: Postponement circular fake
On social media, a notice by the National Testing Agency dated January 09, 2023 has been circulating. Candidates must know that this circular is FAKE. The image of the fake circular is attached here:
Jan 10, 2023 10:25 AM IST
Bombay High Court JEE Mains Hearing January 10: Courtroom 46 hearings started
The first hearing of the day in courtroom number 46, the courtroom for today's case, has started. JEE Main 2023 hearing is scheduled at number 63.
Jan 10, 2023 10:10 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Jan 10 Hearing on 75% Criteria Expectations
The court will mostly leave the decision on this issue with the education ministry. Any changes as ordered by the ministry will be implemented by the National Testing Agency. The court is likely to not interfere in this matter as well.
Jan 10, 2023 10:00 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Jan 10 Hearing Causelist
The details of JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court case for today can be checked through the official casuelist here:
Jan 10, 2023 09:50 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court Second Hearing: Chances of postponement
In the previous academic year, similar cases of requesting postponement of CBSE board exam, JEE Main, NEET UG and PG were taken to the high courts as well as the supreme court. In none of the cases had the court intervened in the conduct of the exams. Therefore, for JEE Main 2023 postponement case too, a similar outcome is expected. The court will most likely not postpone the exam and it will be conducted as scheduled from January 24 to 31.
Jan 10, 2023 09:40 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay HC Jan 10 Hearing: Will the issue of 2020 students be discussed?
The case by Sahai is filed only for two issues: Postponement of JEE Main 2023 January Session 1 and 75% criteria in boards for the currently eligible batches i.e., those who have passed out their Class 12 examinations in 2021, 2022, or are appearing in 2023. The issue of 2020 students demanding eligibility will not be discussed in today's proceedings.
Jan 10, 2023 09:30 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay HC Jan 10 Hearing: How to know when the case begins?
All active cases are shown on the Display Board of the Bombay High Court at its official website, bombayhighcourt.nic.in. Once the case begins, it will be listed therein with its courtroom number 46 and serial number 63. The display board will be available at 10:30 AM. All the live updates of the courtroom hearing will be posted here on this page.
Jan 10, 2023 09:20 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay HC Jan 10 Hearing Details
As per the causelist dated today, JEE Main 2023 postponement will be discussed under Hon’ble The Acting Chief Justice and Hon’ble Shri Justice Sandeep V. Marne in courtroom number 46. The regular hearing will begin at 10:30 AM and the serial number of this case is 63.
Jan 10, 2023 09:10 AM IST
JEE Main 2023 Bombay HC Second Hearing: Date & Time
The second hearing of Anubha Sahai vs National Testing Agency is scheduled for today, January 10, 2023. It is likely to begin after 11:30 AM or 12 noon.