[Breaking] Karnataka HC Refuses To Stay Karnataka CET Scheduled To Start From Tomorrow [Courtroom Exchange]
AAG replies that the State govt took the decision after taking into account all factors.
A meeting was held with all district administrations and everyone has show readiness for #KCETEXAM
The bench tells AAG "From the date of announcing your calendar for #KCET2020, there is a marked change. Can we put the of children into danger?".
The Court repeatedly asks AAG, "Please clarify whether will you hold exams for all those students who have been left out"
AAG replies there is no possibility of COVID-19 coming down till September.
The Court says "we are not satisfied with your SOP. What is the hurry even when all other exams are postponed?".
AAG informs that as of yesterday, there were 40 students who tested positive for COVID-19. A separate place will be arranged for them to write the exams.
The bench tells AAG " You came out with SOP late".
Adv Abdulla Khan
@mannankhan8
says he has not received the written submission of the Government.
HC: The court asked you to reconsider the decision to hold #KCET2020 considering the situation.
AAG for State : If the court would have considered scrapping the #KCETExams, then it would not have asked us to reconsider the decision.
Now Addl Advocate General Dhyan Chinnappa opens arguments for the State.
The bench asks him to read yesterday's order "carefully".