India to set up fast-track courts for exam paper leaks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on July 23, 2026, that the government will establish fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks. The announcement, made on social media, comes amid sustained protests in New Delhi and nationwide concern over the integrity of competitive exams.

Modi stated that the welfare and future of the country's youth is the government's highest priority and that he has directed authorities to take all necessary steps to set up the courts. He warned that those who try to harm the future of young people will not be spared, framing the move as part of a series of steps to safeguard student interests. The announcement follows the Prime Minister's earlier characterization of paper leaks as a "grave sin" earlier in the week.

The decision arrives during ongoing demonstrations organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, which have expanded into a broader youth movement demanding accountability in the education system. Protesters are calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged mismanagement, including a recent NEET paper leak,...