Sanchit Bansal & Anr vs Joint Admission Board & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the cut-off marks set for the IIT-JEE 2006, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in the admission process governed by the Joint Admission Board. The Court held that the arbitrary fixation of cut-off marks, as alleged by the appellants under the Right to Information Act, violated principles of natural justice and fairness. The Court directed the Board to reconsider the cut-off criteria in light of the discrepancies highlighted, thereby ensuring that merit is duly recognized in the admission process.