JUDGMENT :

A. Pasayat, J. - An examinee goes to an examination hall with lots of expectations, aspirations, hopes and apprehensions. Assessment of knowledge of an examine being the primary object of an examination, apprehensions exist whether preparation is adequate. Examination is essentially the process of testing the knowledge or ability of pupils. Expectations, aspirations and hopes are linked with the result, which would chart out future of the examinee. That is how. an examination has a vital role in the life of a student. Unemployment problems in the country are going up alarmingly. Every student is under constant doubt whether after completion of studentship, he would be left guessing in the cross-roads of uncertainty, which course to adopt, seek a job or pursue higher studies. With demand for seats higher than available seats, stiff competition is faced to get a seat. In the above background, any deficiency in evaluation of answer scripts of an examinee has serious consequences. Recently published results of Annual Higher Secondary (Science) Examination, 1996 conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Orissa (in short, 'Council') have opened a Pandora's box of