On Sunday, a Delhi court ordered 14 days of custody for Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, a senior Botany teacher from Pune, implicated in the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper leak. Mandhare is believed to be a key figure in a conspiracy that involved the unauthorized disclosure of the Biology question paper. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) claims that Mandhare, who had been appointed by the National Testing Agency (NTA), used her position to conduct coaching sessions at her home, where she allegedly shared exam questions with prospective candidates. The CBI's investigation has revealed that these sessions led to a significant overlap between the disclosed questions and those on the actual exam, which was subsequently cancelled. The agency has arrested nine suspects so far and is conducting searches across the country to gather further evidence. The court proceedings highlighted concerns regarding the legality of Mandhare's arrest, with her defense arguing that it was conducted improperly. The CBI continues to pursue leads in this ongoing investigation, aiming to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy and the individuals involved.