[LIVE UPDATES] Supreme Court Hearing On Plea Seeking Postponement Of NEET/JEE 2020

Advocate Alakh says that there is a chance of vaccine coming soon for COVID-19. Even the Prime Minister said about it in his August 15 speech. Not seeking an indefinite postponement of the exam, but a postponement for some time, he submits.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for NTA, says that exams should be conducted, and adequate precautions will be taken.

'Are you not demanding that Courts should re-open? Why can't exams be held with precautions?", Justice Arun Mishra asks

'If exams are not held, won't it be a loss to the country? Students will lose the academic year', Justice Arun Mishra says.

'Life should move on even in COVID-19 times. Can we just stop exams? We should move on' : Justice Arun Misra on plea seeking postponmenet of JEE/NEET

Justice Arun Mishra says there are two petitions. One seeking conduct of the exams and another seeking postponement.

The NEET/JEE matter has been taken up. Advocate

@advocate_alakh

making submissions.

The Bench has assembled

The Court is now considering item number 11. NEET/JEE matter is item number 14.