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The Jharkhand government has engaged in multiple rounds of talks with student protesters, agreeing to some demands including a CID probe and fast-track courts, and the cancellation of the JPSC exam. However, students continue their stir, pushing for a CBI investigation into their grievances.
The Bombay High Court has designated an additional 23 fast-track courts to expedite trials related to examination paper leak cases across Maharashtra. This follows an earlier designation of two special courts in Nagpur and Aurangabad.
A former high court judge has warned that fast-track courts alone are not enough to effectively address the rising number of child abuse cases.
A chargesheet has been filed in a fast-track court regarding the leaked NEET papers, with the CBI investigation revealing that the compromised examination materials took two distinct routes out of Maharashtra.
Two prosecutors have been assigned to a newly established fast-track court in India, specifically created to expedite cases related to paper leaks, following an initial hearing adjournment.
The inaugural hearing of the fast-track court established for the NEET paper leak case was adjourned after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) counsel failed to appear. A Delhi court has since requested the CBI to appoint a public prosecutor for the case.
A new bill proposing stricter action, fast-track courts, and enhanced punishment for those involved in paper leaks is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha, aiming to amend a two-year-old anti-paper leak law.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the establishment of Fast Track Courts in Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, and Jabalpur to expedite the disposal of paper leak cases and ensure timely justice, following a call from the Prime Minister.
The Delhi High Court has notified the establishment of special fast-track courts and appointed a judge to handle cases related to exam paper leaks, following an announcement by the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Modi's announcement of fast-track courts to address exam paper leaks has garnered mixed responses. Critics, including Shashi Tharoor, have questioned the timing and effectiveness of the government's response.
Rahul Gandhi has rebutted the Prime Minister's announcement regarding fast-track courts, stating that the PM has "harmed the future of our youth most." This criticism highlights ongoing political tensions regarding judicial and youth-related policies.
A fast-track court has framed murder charges against four individuals in connection with the death of Zubeen Garg. This development marks a significant step in the ongoing legal proceedings.
A 30-year-old man from Hilversum has been sentenced to community service in a fast-track court session for disturbances during a protest against the establishment of an asylum seeker center in Loosdrecht.
US judiciary to fast-track court records system upgrade after hacking Reuters
Student protests in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in job exams are set to continue after talks with the state government failed to reach a resolution. The government has proposed cancelling three exams and setting up fast-track courts, but students maintain their demand for a CBI probe.
A special judge overseeing the NEET paper leak case has been transferred, while the Enforcement Directorate has attached property worth Rs 63.3 lakh in connection with the UKSSSC paper leak investigation.
Paper leak cases in India are reportedly facing setbacks after a judge overseeing key stages of the proceedings was moved out, potentially affecting their progress in fast-track courts.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a 20,000-page chargesheet to a fast-track court in connection with the NEET 'paper leak' case.
Police report that an Agra man, who allegedly handed over the TET paper to a key accused, has surrendered in connection with the paper leak case.
India's government is facing criticism for its reform record, with concerns raised over slow judicial processes and a lack of convictions in cases involving paper leaks, despite the operation of numerous fast-track courts.
Fast-track courts in India are struggling with a substantial backlog of 2.5 lakh cases, including 1.4 lakh rape and POCSO cases from the previous year, of which only 66,500 were disposed of. This indicates a slow pace in addressing critical legal matters.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed ongoing protests over exam paper leaks, promising a new law and stricter measures to tackle the issue. He announced that further actions would be discussed in an upcoming cabinet meeting, aiming to calm public anger and student unrest.
Hours after the Prime Minister's assurance, a fast-track court has been notified in India to try offenses under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and related cases.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to address cases of exam paper leaks, stating that those harming the future of youth will not be spared. This decision comes amid ongoing protests, including a 26-day demonstration by the CJP over the NEET paper leak.
Vishal Agarwal, father of the allegedly murdered Ketan, has appealed to President Murmu for a swift investigation and a fast-track court hearing for his son's case, expressing immense grief over losing both his son and father recently.
A fast-track court has begun hearings in the case involving the rape and murder of a minor in Pune, India.
The son of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor hacked to death in 2022 over an online post, questions why the government has not yet formed a fast-track court after a chargesheet has been filed in the case.
A fugitive wanted in an Rs 88-crore fraud case, Vishakha Rathod, has been deported from the UAE and brought back to India by the CBI.
Beyond paper leaks, Maharashtra has identified 203 cases of exam malpractice that will be fast-tracked through special courts.
Five fast-track courts will be established to try paper leak cases in Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, aiming to expedite justice for examination irregularities.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals in connection with the 2026 NEET UG paper leak case. The fast-track court has taken the chargesheet on record, with a hearing scheduled for tomorrow.
The first hearing in the fast-track court for the NEET paper leak case in a Delhi court was adjourned following a request from the defense counsel.
India is moving forward with the establishment of fast-track courts specifically designed to handle cases related to paper leaks, aiming to expedite justice in these matters.
A new bill in India proposes severe penalties for paper leaks, including up to 10 years in prison and a fine of Rs 10 crore, with cases to be handled by fast-track courts within three months.
New fast-track courts are being established to address lapses in exam leak investigations and weak legal provisions, aiming to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the justice system.
Indian Prime Minister Modi has vowed stringent punishment for exam fraud, responding to widespread 'Cockroach' protests that have spread to Mumbai after violence in New Delhi. The protests were fueled by alleged irregularities in medical entrance exams.
A fast-track court in Assam has framed murder charges against four individuals accused in the death case of singer Zubeen Garg, with the trial scheduled to commence on June 8.
A man who smashed windows at the Loosdrecht town hall has been sentenced to six weeks in prison, with two weeks suspended, following a fast-track court hearing in Utrecht.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the appointment of a fast-track sessions court to expedite the trial in the Zubeen Garg death case.