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This is an archive article published on July 6, 2015
Vyapam scam: SC agrees to hear plea seeking removal of MP Governor Ram Naresh Yadav
The petition, filed by a group of lawyers, have sought removal of MP Governor Ram Naresh Yadav and recording of his statement in the case.
New Delhi | Updated: July 6, 2015 01:53 PM IST
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Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav. (Source: PTI photo)
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a petition seeking removal of Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav on the ground of his alleged involvement in the scam in the massive admission and recruitment scam in Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB).
A bench comprising Chief Justice H L Dattu and Justices Arun Kumar Mishra and Amitava Roy said that it will hear the petition about the Vyapam scam relating to the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) along with other pleas on the issue on July 9.
The petition, filed by a group of lawyers, have sought removal of Yadav and recording of his statement in the case.
Earlier, the apex court had granted four months more time to the Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted following a High Court order, to conclude probe into the case.
The multi-crore rupees professional examination scam, involves several high-profile professionals, politicians and bureaucrats as accused.
The alleged scam involves MPPEB, which holds examinations for various posts such as teachers, medical officers, constables and forest guards.
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