Delhi HC Rejects JEE Students' Plea, Orders Community Service Instead of Fine

• Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a petition by two JEE candidates alleging irregularities in 2025 answer sheets.
• The court modified the original fine, directing petitioners to perform one month of community service at an old age home.
• Service is scheduled from May 15 to June 15, daily between 11 AM and 1 PM.
• The single judge's decision was based on inauthentic answer sheets and mathematically inconsistent claims by students.
• Candidates are barred from JEE 2025 and 2026 exams, but this is not considered a stigma for future academic endeavors.

Why It Matters: Delhi HC replaced a fine with community service for JEE petitioners whose claims of answer sheet irregularities were rejected.