The Bombay High Court has taken a significant step towards addressing examination malpractices by appointing two special courts in Aurangabad and Nagpur. This decision comes swiftly after the Central government’s announcement to establish fast-track courts for cases involving paper leaks, notably those related to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge has tasked Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate SV Pawar in Aurangabad and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Gulshan Kolte in Nagpur with hearing these critical cases. According to the 2024 Act, trials in such matters must be concluded within a three-month timeframe, ensuring swift justice and deterrence against examination fraud.
This initiative follows the Centre’s resolve to set up specialized fast-track courts to handle paper leak cases, a measure prompted by widespread protests from student communities nationwide. These protests, prominently held at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, underscored the urgent need for reform in addressing examination malpractices.
In a related development, the Delhi High Court has also designated Judge Anu Grover Baliga as a special judge to preside over criminal cases stemming from paper leaks and the use of unfair means in public examinations. This coordinated judicial effort across multiple jurisdictions highlights the judiciary’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of public examinations in India.
