The Jharkhand High Court has issued a stay on the CBI probe concerning the barring of students at Dhanbad Institute of Technology from crucial exams, marking a crucial juncture in the ongoing tussle between the college, regulators, and the state. Chief Justice MS Sonak’s bench, alongside Justice Rajesh Shankar, responded to appeals from the government and JUT, scheduling resumption for January 29.
Submissions painted a picture of regulatory defiance: DIT, approved for 60 intakes on September 9, 2025, onboarded 138, prompting exam ineligibility. CBI noted its preliminary steps following the single bench’s January 13 order, which the appeals challenge.
That earlier ruling was scathing, viewing the exclusion—post AICTE’s April 30 approval—as a profound betrayal of student prospects. The court invoked a deceptive ‘no entry’ reversal metaphor, ordering CBI to unearth roles of AICTE and JUT in what it deemed grave misconduct, far from innocent errors.
This pause allows deeper deliberation on admissions integrity and exam rights, amid Jharkhand’s education sector woes. Students’ anxieties persist, but the stay opens dialogue for resolution. Ultimately, it spotlights the need for streamlined oversight to avert such crises, ensuring academic pursuits aren’t derailed by administrative discord.