NEETLeaks Spark Bill: Singh Proposes Special Courts, 3-Month Trials
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Why in news
Minister of State Jitendra Singh introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on July 27, 2026, to curb paper leaks and expedite judicial proceedings.
Background
The Bill proposes empowering State Governments to designate Special Fast Track Courts for examination-related crimes. It mandates day-to-day proceedings to ensure trials are completed within a three-month timeframe.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillPublic Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act: Primary legislation for preventing paper leaks and unfair means in exams.
- FactTrial Duration: The proposed amendment mandates completion of trials within 3 months.
- PostJitendra Singh: Minister of State for Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
- BodySpecial Public Prosecutors: Proposed to be appointed specifically for handling examination-related offenses.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the legislative measures required to ensure the integrity of national-level competitive examinations and the role of fast-track courts in curbing examination malpractice.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial bottleneck: Current delays in ordinary courts hinder timely punishment for organized paper leak syndicates.
- Federal friction: Balancing State Government's power to designate courts with Central oversight of national exams.
- Institutional integrity: Need for a centralized, tech-enabled monitoring system to replace reactive legislative measures.
Keywords: fast-track justice · examination integrity · legislative reform · procedural efficiency · transparency
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