HC rejects bail of CTET candidate who used proxy, says cheating devalues merit

Refusing to grant bail toa man accused of using a proxy (solver) to appear in his place in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET), the Allahabad high court observed that when a solver appears in someone’s place in any examination, it undermines the integrity of the educational system and has serious implications for society.

- HT Correspondent

Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh rejected the bail application of one Sandeep Singh Patel and said that such acts of cheating not only devalue genuine merit, but also promote a culture of dishonesty.

“Cheating in an examination deeply affects the career of meritorious students who rely on hard work and honesty. It creates an uneven playing field, where merit is overshadowed by manipulation. Over time, cheating can lead to a loss of motiva-