New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- The Delhi High Court has requested a response from the Delhi government regarding a petition urging authorities to investigate the selection process of 35 newly appointed principals in government schools. The public interest litigation (PIL) alleges that these individuals submitted "forged and fabricated documents."

In addition to the Delhi government's response, the bench consisting of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora also sought responses from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the principals involved. The high court has scheduled further hearings on July 8. The PIL claims that the 35 candidates deceitfully misrepresented themselves and were unlawfully selected. It accuses the...