Bhopal/New Delhi, March 26 (NationPress) In a forceful admonition, the Supreme Court on Thursday reprimanded the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the government of Madhya Pradesh regarding the ongoing investigations into the Vyapam scam.

The court has mandated that both the CBI and the state authorities provide exhaustive details concerning the investigations conducted thus far, alongside information on all charge sheets submitted in relation to this case.

The justices have requested an affidavit elaborating on how the 320-page complaint lodged by the petitioner, Paras Saklecha, was integrated into the investigation and the resulting charge sheets.

The Supreme Court expressed strong dissatisfaction with the CBI and the state government's inadequate responses despite prior notifications.

A bench consisting of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice N.V. Anjaria has now instructed both parties to submit detailed affidavits outlining the status of the investigation.

The subsequent hearing in this matter is set for April 16.

Paras Saklecha approached the apex court to contest the ruling of the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

He contended that critical facts and documents pertinent to the Vyapam scam were overlooked during the investigative process.

Previously, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed his petition, asserting that he was not directly impacted by the case.

In 2014, Saklecha submitted a thorough complaint along with corroborative documents that highlighted discrepancies in the Pre-Medical Test (PMT) and other examinations administered by the Professional Examination Board, commonly referred to as Vyapam.

After a Supreme Court directive in 2015, Saklecha provided a detailed 320-page complaint to the CBI.

Although the CBI and the Special Task Force noted his statements, the petitioner alleged that no substantial action was taken regarding his complaint.

Frustrated with the inaction of the investigative bodies, Saklecha approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court in 2023.

His petition was dismissed in April 2024, prompting him to appeal to the Supreme Court.

The Vyapam scam, which surfaced in 2014, uncovered extensive irregularities in recruitment examinations across Madhya Pradesh.

It initially involved the use of impersonators in the PMT examination and later expanded to various other recruitment tests, including those for police and transport sectors.

The case was subsequently transferred from the State Special Task Force to the CBI.

In a bid to enhance its reputation, the name 'Vyapam' has been altered three times and is currently referred to as the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board.