Bombay High Court on Wednesday, October 7, granted Pune students the legal right to protest MPSC exam transparency, declaring that agitating over alleged lapses signals serious grievances. The judgment said students in Pune are not anti‑nationals and that their demands stem from genuine concerns about the recruitment process.
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has long been the gatekeeper for state civil service positions, and its procedures have faced criticism for opacity. Students across Pune have staged demonstrations, demanding clearer admission criteria and disclosure of evaluation standards.
In its ruling, the court asked the Maharashtra government to take genuine steps to restore trust in the system and to address the specific grievances raised by the protesters. The decision follows a series of protests that have drawn attention to the need for greater transparency in the commission’s examinations.
The next stage will see the government respond to the court’s directive, with expectations that it will review and potentially reform MPSC’s examination protocols to meet the demands for openness and accountability.