Bombay High Court 4 January 2023 Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Hearing concludes, know what happened

Updated On: January 10, 2023 09:38 am IST

Bombay High Court has taken up the first hearing on JEE Main 2023 PIL on January 4, and the court ordered the petitioners to file the official exam brochure. The next hearing on JEE Main 2023 postponement and 75% criteria will take place on January 10.

Live Updates of Bombay High Court Hearing on JEE Main 2023

Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: The High Court of Bombay has taken up and concluded the hearing on the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Aunbha Srivastava Sahai seeking the postponement of JEE Main 2023 Session 1 exam and relaxation of 75% marks criteria. The High Court took up the hearing on January 4, 2023, and to give the petitioner the time to file the exam's brochure on record, the next hearing date has been scheduled to January 10, 2023.

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What happened on 4th January 2023 Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023?

Here are the major highlights of Bombay HC's first hearing on JEE Main 2023 -

The branch has asked when the exam notification was released and the petitioners explained that usually notification is released 3-4 months priority to the exam but this time this was not the case
The court enquired about the 75% eligibility rule and petitioners said that the rule was scrapped in 2022 and implemented in 2023
The court asked the petitioners to file the official brochure of JEE Main 2023 if they want to challenge the rules
The matter has been posted to the next hearing on January 10, 2023

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Bombay HC First Hearing on JEE Main 2023 PIL: Highlights

Here are some of the major highlights of the Bombay HC hearing on JEE Main 2023 postponement –

Type of Petition	Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Case Number	33028/ 2022
First Hearing Date	January 04, 2023 (Concluded)
Next Hearing Date	January 10, 2023
Hearing Time	10:30 AM
Sitting Judge	Honourable CJ SV Gangapurwala & J Shri Sandeep V. Marne
Court Hall Number	46
Name of the Petitioner	Anubha Srivastava Sahai
Name of the Respondent	National Testing Agency and ANR
Name of the Advocate	Thattil and Co.

Source: High Court of Bombay

For the past few days, there has been a constant demand from students to postpone JEE Main 2023 Session 1 to April as CBSE 12th exams and other state board exams are scheduled in February. The students are seeking extra time to prepare for the entrance exam and conducting the Session 1 of JEE Main 2023 in April will reduce the stress.

The government is yet to respond to the demand made by students, and the matter has now reached the court. Keep checking the live blog below to stay updated with the Bombay HC hearing on JEE Main 2023 postponement and 75% eligibility relaxation.

Live Updates of Bombay High Court Hearing on JEE Main 2023

11 10 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Update 4
The petitioner has asked to shift the hearing date to Monday as the registrations are closing on January 12. ACJ told the petitioner that they should have initially filed the case with the brochure. The next hearing date will remain January 10.
11 06 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Order
The petitioner (Anubha Sahai) has been given time to file the brochure on record. The next date is Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
11 05 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Update 3
On behalf of the NTA, Adv. Rui Rodriguez clarified that 75% marks criteria is for the board exams, and for admissions into the institutes, not for appearing for JEE Main 2023. The petitioner's counsel argues that, if admission cannot be taken without the 75% criteria, what is the point in taking the exam?
In turn, the Acting Chief Justice asks to present the brochure of JEE Main 2023. Adv. Rodriguez says that the petition is deficient and that the petitioner has not filed for the rules that they are challenging. Petitioner seeks time to file the brochure on record.
11 00 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Update 2
Petitioner's counsel argues that usually NTA posts the notification about 3 to 4 months prior to the exam but this time, the notification was out only 40 days before. There has been no eligibility criteria of 75% marks in last year's exam but it is now applicable since this year.
10 54 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Update 1
The case hearing begins by the Acting Chief Justice asking the petitioner as to how they are affected by the conduct of JEE Main 2023 Session 1 in January. To this, the petitioner's counsel responds that she (Sahai) is a child rights activist.
ACJ asks if the petitioner's child appearing for the exam. The petitioner replies, no but JEE Mains 2023 exam date is clashing with board exams and viva of many boards.
10 48 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Hearing Begins
The case has been listed on the display board of Bombay High Court. The hearing has begun. Stay tuned with CollegeDekho for all the live updates of JEE Main 2023 postonement hearing.
10 40 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Bench to assemble soon
A bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice Sandeep V. Marne will hear JEE Main 2023 postponement plea. As per the causelist, the case was to begin in Court No. 46 at 10:30 AM. The proceedings will begin anytime soon.
10 30 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023 to begin anytime soon
As per the timings noted by the Bombay High Court, JEE Main postponement hearing is to begin at 10:30 AM. The courtroom number for this case is 46, which is not yet listed on the display board.
10 20 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Why postponement is demanded?
There are multiple reasons as to why the students are demanding the postponement of JEE Main 2023 exam. The reasons listed in JEE Main 2023 Bombay High Court case are as follows:
- JEE Main 2023 Session 1 clashes with pre-boards and practical examinations. CBSE practicals are from January 02 to February 14. JEE Main January attempt is from January 24 to 31.
- The notification for the exam was released 40 days when it is ideally 3 to 4 months as per the pre-pandemic schedules.
- The counselling of the previous year extended until the first week of November, thus giving only 78 days for repeater students to study.
10 05 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: What is 75% criteria?
Introduced this year, the 75% eligibility criteria seeks a minimum of 75% marks in the candidate's Class 12 board examination to be eligible for admission through JEE Main 2023 examination. Candidates securing lower marks can still appear for the exam but will not be given admission if 75% criteria is not met.
09 51 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Will NTA postpone Session 1?
As the first hearing on the JEE Main 2023 PIL is scheduled today, it is early to predict whether NTA shall postpone JEE Main Session 1 or not. However, as per past trends, the postponement seems unlikely as the court does not entertain pleas seeking postponement.
09 41 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Bench to assemble in one hour
The bench that will hear a plea on JEE Main 2023 will assemble in one hour. The serial number of the matter is 901 as per the cause list.
09 32 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Will 75% criteria be relaxed?
In 2022 and 2021, the 75% marks criteria for NIT, IIT admission through JEE Main was relaxed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For the year 2023, the criteria have been restored which did not go well with students specifically droppers. The court might into the matter of droppers and take a rel;event decision.
09 20 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Important case details
Here are the important case details pertaining to the Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023 postponement -
09 10 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Bench to assemble at 10:30 AM
The bench that will hear the PIL on JEE Main 2023 will assemble at 10:30 AM. Students can keep checking this blog for the latest updates on Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023.
08 58 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC on JEE Main 2023: What is expected today?
As the first hearing on JEE Main 2023 PIL by Bombay HC is happening today, here are the expected outcomes -
- The bench will first look into the matter and go through the arguments filed by the petitioners and respondents
- Discussion might take place on the 75% criteria, board exam dates and JEE Main Session 1 date
- The court might fix a further date of hearing
08 50 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Session 1 registration last date
The last date to register for JEE Main 2023 Session 1 exam is January 12, and the form correction will begin on January 13.
08 41 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay High Court Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Will exam be postponed?
Going by the previous trends, the courts have not entertained the postponement PILs filed on entrance exams like JEE Main, NEET, NEET PG etc. Therefore, the chances of exam postponement are less. However, the court might look into the matter pertaining to 75% criteria.
08 33 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Session 1 Exam Date
JEE Main 2023 Session 1 is scheduled to be conducted from January 24 to 31, and the admit card is expected by January 20.
08 29 AM IST - 04 Jan'23
Bombay HC Hearing on JEE Main 2023: Check time
The High Court of Bombay will take up the hearing on JEE Main 2023 PIL after 10:30 AM today. The Court Hall Number where the hearing is scheduled to take place is 46.