Delhi Court Extends Custody of Two Accused in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case
A Delhi court extended the judicial custody of two accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, P.V. Kulkarni, an alleged kingpin and chemistry expert, and Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, founder of Renukai Career Centre, until July 11. The CBI alleges Motegaonkar played a key role in circulating the leaked question paper recovered from his phone. The agency has arrested 13 individuals, all in custody. Motegaonkar has filed a bail plea, with the court issuing notice to the CBI for a hearing on July 15.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (31/100). Lens Score 43/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thehindu— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- businessstandard— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present official and legal perspectives, focusing on the judicial process and CBI allegations without political commentary. Coverage includes statements from law enforcement and court proceedings, with no evident partisan framing. The inclusion of bail pleas and court notices reflects procedural developments, maintaining a neutral stance across sources.
The overall tone is factual and procedural, emphasizing legal actions and investigation progress. While the CBI's allegations are detailed, the reporting avoids emotive language, presenting developments such as custody extensions and bail applications in a neutral manner. The sentiment is thus balanced, reflecting ongoing judicial processes without judgment or sensationalism.
How 3 sources covered this story
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