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PM Modi Orders Fast‑Track Court for NEET‑UG Paper Leak Cases
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 11:09 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the creation of a fast‑track court to expedite trials and impose stringent punishment for those involved in leaking NEET‑UG exam papers.
The controversy over leaked NEET‑UG exam papers has intensified student protests across the country. In response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a directive to establish a fast‑track court dedicated to handling these cases.
The directive, shared in five messages on his X account, mandates the creation of a specialized court that will hear and decide on all NEET‑UG paper‑leak cases within a shortened time frame. The court will also be empowered to impose severe penalties on those found guilty.
While the exact procedural details and jurisdiction of the fast‑track court are yet to be finalized, the announcement signals a decisive move to curb exam‑paper leaks and restore public confidence in the examination system.
The decision comes amid widespread criticism of the exam board and demands for stronger legal action against offenders.
The directive, shared in five messages on his X account, mandates the creation of a specialized court that will hear and decide on all NEET‑UG paper‑leak cases within a shortened time frame. The court will also be empowered to impose severe penalties on those found guilty.
While the exact procedural details and jurisdiction of the fast‑track court are yet to be finalized, the announcement signals a decisive move to curb exam‑paper leaks and restore public confidence in the examination system.
The decision comes amid widespread criticism of the exam board and demands for stronger legal action against offenders.