HC clears cop and he tops another law exam
Written by Writer on Saturday, October 25th, 2008
HC clears cop and he tops another law exam
25 Oct 2008, Saeed Khan, TNN
AHMEDABAD: Rajnish Rai, who was accused of cheating in a law exam by Gujarat University, has topped in a course of patent laws in a Hyderabad-based university. The IPS officer has secured first rank and is the only student to get distinction with 70.4 per cent, among 409 students during the academic year 2007-08 in the Nalsar University of Law in a one-year post-graduate diploma in patent law.
The cop had actually enrolled for the year 2006-07, and his examination was scheduled during April 2007. Rai could not take the examination as he was involved in the investigation of the fake encounter of Sohrabuddin Sheikh. Just four days before he had to appear in the examination, three IPS officers, including the high-profile DG Vanzara, were arrested by him. “I was busy with the investigation and therefore I had to seek extension,” Rai said.
Rai is interested in the subject of patent laws and his papers have been published in reputed law journals. “Why should I resort to cheating in a Gujarat University examination, when I can excel in India’s premier institute like Nalsar University?” he said.
Rai said he is a relieved man now. “The stigma has been wiped out. The case against Gujarat University was not a normal battle for me. Ultimately, the court has also upheld my contention that I am innocent. My stand has been vindicated,” he said adding, “God is there.”
But, the officer refused to comment on whether he saw any conspiracy in fixing him in the copying case. He said that he is prepared for a longer battle, as those against him would go for further litigation.
Rai is now awaiting results of the examination, in which he was accused of cheating. On asked whether he expects to top the university here like he has topped the Nalsar University, he said, “I wish that I at least pass this exam first. I am happy that the court has declared me a clean person.”
