India Cracks Down on Exam Leaks: Fast-Track Courts for Swift Justice

In a decisive move against India's persistent examination paper leak crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged 'strictest punishment' for culprits and announced the establishment of fast-track courts to ensure quick justice. Just hours after the Prime Minister's public commitment, the Delhi High Court immediately designated a special fast-track court at the Rouse Avenue Court Complex to exclusively handle cases under the new Anti-Paper Leak Law, highlighting the government's swift response to widespread public anger. This urgent action comes amidst massive youth-led protests, particularly by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), following the widespread irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance examination, which saw its paper leaked and subsequently cancelled. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, a tough new law passed earlier this year, empowers authorities with significant penalties, including long jail terms and heavy fines for those involved in such organized crimes. With a dedicated judicial officer, Anu Grover Baliga, now appointed to oversee these sensitive cases in Delhi, the focus shifts to how effectively these new courts can process the backlog of paper leak complaints and deter future malpractices. The government's resolve, expressed during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, aims to restore trust in the integrity of India's crucial competitive examinations, which millions of students rely on for their future.