Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Court Allows CBI to Take More Handwriting Samples of Hawaldar in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case
The Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi has allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take more handwriting samples from Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar, who is accused in the NEET UG Paper Leak Case.
The CBI says they need more samples because the documents are bulky and the existing samples are not enough for a fair comparison.
The defense argues that the CBI has not given a good reason for needing more samples and that the process will be stressful for the accused, who is a senior citizen.
The court has ordered that the samples be taken over three days, with an independent witness present.
Protests are ongoing in New Delhi against the NEET UG Paper Leak.
The Rouse Avenue Court permitted the CBI to take additional handwriting samples from Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar.
The CBI argues that the existing samples are insufficient for comparing bulky documents.
The defense contends that the CBI has not justified the need for more samples and that the process will harass the accused.
The court ordered the samples to be taken over three days, with an independent witness present.
Protests are ongoing in New Delhi against the NEET UG Paper Leak.
- Who
- Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar, Manisha Mandhare, Tejas Harshad Kumar Shah, CBI, Rouse Avenue Court
- What
- Court allows CBI to take additional handwriting samples of Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar in the NEET UG Paper Leak Case
- When
- 27.07.2026 to 29.07.2026
- Where
- Rouse Avenue Court, New Delhi
- Why
- To compare bulky documents and ensure a fair investigation
CBI's Perspective
Defense's Perspective
Need for Additional Handwriting Samples
CBI's Perspective
The CBI argues that the documents to be compared are bulky and the existing handwriting samples are insufficient for a fair investigation.
Defense's Perspective
The defense contends that the CBI has not adequately justified the need for additional handwriting samples, especially since 60 pages were already provided.
Impact on the Accused
CBI's Perspective
The CBI did not explicitly address the impact on the accused but focused on the procedural requirements of the investigation.
Defense's Perspective
The defense argues that the accused, a senior citizen, will face further harassment and that the process is unnecessary given her cooperation.
- Accused
- Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar
- Case
- NEET UG Paper Leak Case
- Court
- Rouse Avenue Court
- Judge
- Special CBI Judge Ajay Gupta
- Dates for Handwriting Samples
- 27.07.2026 to 29.07.2026
- Co-Accused
- Manisha Mandhare, Tejas Harshad Kumar Shah
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi