Supreme Court dismisses PIL for re-test of NEET-PG 2026 examination: A practical reader guide

Supreme Court dismisses PIL for re-test of NEET-PG 2026 examination: A practical reader guide

The Supreme Court on Thursday (September 3, 2026) dismissed a PIL that sought to re-conduct the NEET-PG 2026 exam, as it pulled up and imposed a cost on the petitioner and the advocate for filing such a petition.

“It appears this person has become a full-time PIL litigant. Wherever exams are conducted, you go on to file petitions. Is it at your instance or the petitioner really interested in filing it?

The petitioner sought re-examination for all students, alleging there was a violation of a May 2025 order wherein the court mandated that the NEET-PG be conducted in a single shift.

We will ask the Bar Council of India to take serious action against you,” the top court told the lawyer. The counsel, appearing for NBEMS, told the court that the petitioners are from Noida and Punjab and were not affected at all by the disruption.

Why did you file a petition earlier to stay?

How are you concerned about so many students calling you and informing you? Do you realise the kind of harm you are causing this country? The top court ultimately dismissed the PIL.

Because of getting two more extra briefs, you are seeking cases on social media, just.

Justice Narasimha said, “We will ask the Bar Council of India to take action against you.