Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Allahabad HC Denies Bail to CTET Cheating Accused
Imagine you're taking a big test, like the CTET to become a teacher.
Someone, Sandeep Singh Patel, is accused of cheating by having another person, Lokendra Shukla, take the test for him.
The court said this is wrong because it's unfair to students who studied hard.
Officials found out the person taking the test wasn't the real Patel using a fake ID.
Patel said he didn't know anything about it and was in the hospital.
But, the court saw phone records showing Patel was talking to people who helped arrange the cheating.
The court denied his request to be released on bail, saying the evidence suggested he was involved.
Allahabad High Court rejected bail for a CTET candidate accused of using a proxy.
The court stated that cheating undermines the careers of honest, hardworking students.
Sandeep Singh Patel is accused of having Lokendra Shukla take the CTET on his behalf.
Officials detected the impersonation on December 15, 2024, using a fake admit card and failed biometric verification.
The court found evidence of Patel's communication with those who arranged the proxy.
- Who
- Sandeep Singh Patel, accused of using a proxy in the CTET.
- What
- Allahabad High Court rejected bail application for CTET candidate Sandeep Singh Patel.
- When
- The court order was dated July 8.
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The court found sufficient evidence of Patel's involvement in cheating and stated that cheating damages the careers of deserving students.
Accused
State Government/Court
Knowledge of Cheating
Accused
No involvement in the cheating.
State Government/Court
Court found evidence suggesting involvement.
Reason for Absence
Accused
Hospitalized during exam and no knowledge of impersonation.
State Government/Court
Court took note of call records indicating involvement in the cheating.
- Accused
- Sandeep Singh Patel
- Offense
- Using proxy in CTET
- Test
- Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET)
- Date of Detection
- December 15, 2024
- Impersonator
- Lokendra Shukla
- Legal Action
- Booked under BNS and UP Public Examination Act