Archive · 28 Jul 2026
NEET Paper Leak Case Adjourned to August 3
The first hearing in the NEET paper leak case was adjourned because no one from the CBI showed up, and the lawyer for the accused asked for more time.
The judge agreed and set the next hearing for August 3.
The court is a special fast-track court set up to handle cases about cheating in exams.
Earlier, the exam was canceled because of a paper leak, and a new exam was held.
The judge also extended the custody of all 13 accused until August 6.
The first hearing in the NEET paper leak case was adjourned on July 27, 2024, due to the absence of CBI representation.
The counsel for the accused requested an adjournment to August 3, which was granted by the court.
The court directed the director of prosecution to appoint a public prosecutor for the next hearing.
The special fast-track court was designated to handle cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
The NEET-UG exam was canceled on May 12, 2024, due to allegations of a paper leak, and a re-exam was held on June 21, 2024.
- Who
- Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga, CBI, Dinesh Biwal, Vikas Biwal, Dr. Manoj Bhagwanrao Shirure
- What
- Adjournment of the first hearing in the NEET paper leak case
- When
- July 27, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- No one appeared on behalf of the CBI, and the counsel for the accused requested an adjournment.
Accused Counsel
Court
Adjournment Request
Accused Counsel
The counsel for the accused requested an adjournment to August 3 due to prior commitments in the Rohini district courts.
Court
The court granted the adjournment and directed the director of prosecution to appoint a public prosecutor for the next hearing.
- Date of Adjournment
- July 27, 2024
- Next Hearing Date
- August 3, 2024
- Court Designation
- Specially Designated Fast Track Court
- Act Under Consideration
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- Number of Accused
- 13
- Initial Exam Date
- May 3, 2024
- Re-Exam Date
- June 21, 2024
- Custody Extension Date
- August 6, 2024
Sources
Exam paper leak case: First hearing adjourned after CBI counsel doesn’t appear in fast-track court
NEET paper leak case: CBI counsel misses first hearing in fast-track court; matter adjourned to August 3
NEET paper leak case hearing adjourned after CBI skips first fast-track court session - Telegraph India
