NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear on March 12 a plea seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation or Special Investigation Team in connection with the alleged paper leak scam of Staff Selection Commission job examinations.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has already assured the protesting students of a CBI probe in the case.
Petitioner, apex court lawyer Manohar Lal Sharma, mentioned the matter on Monday before a bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, and also comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud.
Underlining that it was a serious matter involving job prospects of thousands of students, Mr Sharma said that the apex court should intervene and pass a direction in the case.
The Supreme Court set March 12 as the date for hearing the plea. Mr Sharma made respondents (Parties) as the Staff Selection Commission, CBI and Ministry of Home Affairs. He also sought stricter action against those involved in this case. (agencies)
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