Summary: In a recent court case, Amit Arun Londhe and others challenged the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) for not giving them their graded answer sheets. They argued that this decision was unfair and wanted their exam papers to be graded again.
Four requests were made to the Bombay High Court by Kartiki Awantika, Shruti Hemant Wade, Patil Naresh Dongar, and Amit Arun Londhe. They wanted their answer sheets for the Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Judicial Magistrate exams to be graded again. Amit Arun Londhe's request was special because he also asked for a different order of priority for his qualifications.
The petitioners claimed that the MPSC's refusal to give them answer sheets through the Right to Information (RTI) was against the law. They argued that this decision violated their basic rights under Articles 14, 19(1)(a), and 21 of the Indian Constitution. They mentioned previous court decisions to support their case, pointing out problems in the grading process.
On December 24, 2025, Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam A. Ankhad looked into the issue. They recognized the petitioners' concerns about the grading process, mentioning a previous case where the court found the grading to be done carelessly. The court stressed the need for a careful review of answer sheets.
The court referred to several past cases, including "Tirtha Sarathi Mukherjee" and "Aditya Bandopadhyay," to argue that candidates should see their answer sheets. These cases showed that giving answer sheets does not break confidentiality and helps candidates understand how they were graded.
The court decided to let the petitioners look at their answer sheets, following the rules set in "Tirtha Sarathi Mukherjee." This decision aimed to ensure fairness and openness in the exam process. The petitions were resolved with these instructions.
