Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Section 439—Bail—Cheating in examinations—FIR registered under Section 420/120B/34 of IPC—Allegations against applicant/accused are that applicant/accused along with other co-accused persons were involved in leaking question papers of examination for government employment taking place in Haryana—When individuals resort to dishonest means to obtain leaked examination papers or cheat during exams, it not only undermines the merit-based selection process but also erodes public trust in the fair and transparent examination system—Cheating in government exams can have far-reaching consequences for society as a whole—It can lead to the recruitment of incompetent or unqualified individuals in key government positions, which can have detrimental effects on public service delivery, governance, and overall development—Cheating in government exams undermines the principles of meritocracy and equal opportunities, which are essential for fostering social mobility and ensuring fairness in society—Acts of cheating in examinations must be dealt with a stern hand, as their effects are not limited to an individual but impact society as a whole—Allegations against accused persons are serious in nature since they have made prospective candidates believe that they have the leaked question papers for examination they are sitting for and have sold them the same on payment of lakhs of rupees—Recovery is effected from them corroborates prima facie the statements of victims and prosecution—Bail declined.
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