SC not to intervene in Kerala’s plans to hold Plus One examinations offline
The Hindu
The State reasoned that online mode would prejudice students without access to ‘electronic gadgets’ such as laptops, desktops or even mobile phones.
The Supreme Court on Friday decided not to intervene in Kerala government’s plans to conduct Plus One examinations offline, saying the expected third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic did not seem to be an immediate threat.
A Bench led by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, however, asked the authorities to take every necessary precaution while holding the examinations.
The court said it was satisfied with the reasons and justifications given by the State, represented by advocate G. Prakash, for its decision to conduct Plus One exams offline by following COVID-19 protocol.
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