A Delhi court ordered that Yash Yadav, an accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, may sit for a re-examination.

The ruling highlights the legal complexities of balancing the rights of an accused individual to education and family milestones against the requirements of judicial custody during a high-profile criminal investigation.

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court issued the order on June 2, 2026 [5]. The court granted a plea allowing Yadav to access study books to prepare for the upcoming test [3]. He is permitted to take the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, which is scheduled for June 21, 2026 [1].

Beyond academic requirements, the court also granted Yadav permission to attend his sister's wedding on June 22, 2026 [2]. Despite these permissions, the court said that Yadav must remain in judicial custody while attending both the examination and the family event [1].

This decision comes as the investigation into the paper leak continues. In a related development, the court extended the custody of five accused individuals in the case [4].

The court's decision to allow study materials and specific leave for a wedding, while maintaining custody, suggests a measured approach to the defendant's requests. The legal team for Yadav sought the books to ensure he could realistically attempt the medical entrance exam while detained [3].

“Yash Yadav may attend the NEET-UG 2026 exam and his sister's wedding while remaining in judicial custody.”

This ruling underscores the court's willingness to provide limited humanitarian and educational concessions to detainees without granting full bail. By allowing Yadav to sit for the NEET-UG exam and attend a family wedding under custody, the court avoids denying the accused's future professional prospects or family ties while ensuring he cannot flee or interfere with the ongoing paper leak investigation.