A former Naval Commander and a coaching centre owner were sentenced to three years in jail for rigging a Navy recruitment exam in 2010, compromising the integrity of the recruitment process critical for national security. The court highlighted the serious nature of their actions, emphasizing the need for accountability in sensitive establishments like the Indian Navy. While the convicted individuals claimed their long service records and denied wrongdoing, the judge affirmed that evidence confirmed their involvement in the conspiracy to leak the exam questions. This case underscores the importance of maintaining ethical standards in defense recruitment processes to uphold national security.