Thu Jan 09 19:47:34 UTC 2025: **Rajasthan High Court Delays Decision on Controversial Sub-Inspector Exam**

**Jaipur, January 10, 2025** – The Rajasthan High Court has postponed a decision on whether to cancel the 2021 Sub-Inspector recruitment examination, which has been plagued by allegations of a paper leak and irregularities. The court, in a hearing on Thursday, maintained a status quo order preventing any further appointments until February 10th.

The BJP government, in its response to the court, stated that the investigation into the alleged leak is ongoing and that cancelling the exam prematurely would be premature. Additional Advocate General Vigyan Shah informed the court that approximately 80 individuals, including 50 trainee Sub-Inspectors and two members of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), have been arrested in connection with the case. Around 40 trainee Sub-Inspectors suspected of acting as dummy candidates have been suspended.

The controversy centers around the September 2021 exam for 859 Sub-Inspector and platoon commander positions. The petition challenging the exam results was filed by Kailash Chandra Sharma and 24 others, who argue that the leak unfairly disadvantaged deserving candidates. They point to discrepancies in scores, with some petitioners scoring significantly lower than the last candidate selected. The State police headquarters and the Advocate General had previously recommended cancelling the exam.

While the Special Operations Group (SOG) investigates, a six-member Ministerial Committee, headed by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel, is reviewing the situation. The court has requested the minutes of this committee’s meetings. The court appointed senior advocate R.D. Rastogi as amicus curiae to assist in the case.

The Opposition Congress party has criticized the government’s handling of the situation, citing public uncertainty and alleging potential influence from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The court will reconvene on February 10th to hear further arguments.

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