Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Bombay HC Sets Special Courts for Exam Leaks
Students in Mumbai and Nagpur are protesting because some exam papers were leaked.
The Bombay High Court has decided to set up special courts in Nagpur and Aurangabad to quickly handle these cases.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, announced that these fast-track courts will make sure that people who leak exam papers are punished quickly.
He said this is to protect the future of students.
The students want the government to take action and be transparent about what happened.
Students protested in Mumbai and Nagpur against the NEET paper leak.
Bombay High Court designated special courts in Nagpur and Aurangabad to hear exam leak cases.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the setup of fast-track courts for swift justice.
Modi emphasized the importance of safeguarding students' interests and punishing those involved in paper leaks.
The courts aim to address pending cases linked to various exam leaks.
- Who
- Students, Government Authorities, Bombay High Court
- What
- Setting up of special courts to handle exam paper leak cases
- When
- Announced on Friday, following Prime Minister's announcement on Thursday
- Where
- Mumbai and Nagpur (protests), Nagpur and Aurangabad (courts)
- Why
- To address the concerns of students protesting against the NEET paper leak and to ensure swift justice
Student Protesters
Government Authorities
Response to Paper Leak
Student Protesters
Students demand immediate action and transparency in handling the paper leak cases.
Government Authorities
Government sets up fast-track courts to swiftly address and punish those involved in paper leaks.
- Location of Protests
- Mumbai and Nagpur
- Courts Designated
- Nagpur and Aurangabad
- Announcement by
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Platform for Announcement
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Purpose of Courts
- To hear pending cases linked to various exam leaks
- Acts Under Which Cases Will Be Heard
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Maharashtra Prevention of Malpractices at University, Board and Other Specified Examinations Act, 1982
- Number of Pending Cases in Nagpur
- 11
Sources
Bombay HC Sets Up Two Fast-Track Courts In Maharashtra To Hear NEET, Exam Paper Leak Cases
As students flood streets, Bombay HC designates two special courts to hear paper leak cases
Bombay High Court Notifies 2 Special Courts For Paper Leak Cases