Neet case: Student wants CB-CID to return certificates

Neet case: Student wants CB-CID to return certificates

TNN | Jul 24, 2020, 04.54 AM IST

Madurai: A student from Chennai, who was involved in Neet impersonation case has moved the Madras high court seeking the Theni CB-CID to return his certificates, so that he can pursue his college education. Justice R Pongiappan, who heard the petition on Thursday, sought a response from the Theni CB-CID in this regard

The petitioner, who had obtained a medical seat in Theni government medical college in 2019 was arrayed as the first accused in the case.

The petitioner stated that he was arrested in connection with the case and during the course of custodial investigation, police collected several documents including his Class X, Class XII mark sheets, transfer certificate and community certificate. Subsequently, the high court had granted him bail and he had complied with the conditions imposed and had also cooperated with the investigation.

He stated that he approached an arts and science college in Chennai in order to pursue an undergraduate course. Since the college sought to submit original certificates, he submitted a representation to the police in this regard, however, there was no response.

He further stated that he also filed a petition under section 457 of the CrPC before the Theni judicial magistrate court, however, the same was returned stating that the documents were not produced in the court. Hence, he moved high court Madurai bench.