Punjab and Haryana High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in NEET-PG Admission Fraud Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed an anticipatory bail petition filed by an individual accused in a case involving alleged fraud in NEET-PG admissions. The court held that an attempt to secure a postgraduate medical seat through monetary payment cannot be regarded as a mere commercial or contractual disagreement between private parties. Justice Virinder Aggarwal, presiding over the matter, observed that if the allegations are proven, such conduct would undermine the core principles of fairness, transparency, and institutional integrity that govern medical admissions in the country. The judge further noted that the issue gains heightened relevance in the current context, where public confidence in the merit-based selection process is reportedly under strain due to recurring allegations of irregularities in medical entrance and admission procedures.