The Central Bureau of Investigation has moved a detailed chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET paper leak case before Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court, tightening the legal noose around those accused of compromising the entrance exam.
What the chargesheet covers
All 13 accused named in the chargesheet are currently lodged in jail, and the investigating agency has booked them under the Prevention of Corruption Act along with serious sections of the BNS. The filing lays the legal groundwork for their trial and is being seen as a significant step for the lakhs of students who had questioned the fairness of the NEET exam after the leak came to light.
PM Modi's fast track court call becomes reality
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier said that the case should be heard in a fast track court. According to reports, PM Modi shared a video on the issue around 11:52 pm, announcing that paper leak cases would be tried in fast track courts and that the guilty would face harsh punishment. The CBI's chargesheet is being viewed as the first concrete step towards acting on that announcement.
Opposition keeps up the pressure
Despite PM Modi's announcement, the opposition has not eased its attack. Mallikarjun Kharge reacted sharply to PM Modi's social media post, saying his intentions were not genuine. Rahul Gandhi, angered by the lathicharge on students, placed three major demands before the government, including a demand for an apology from the Prime Minister. The opposition has also insisted that nothing short of Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation would satisfy them.
What happens next
With the chargesheet now filed, the case moves to the next stage of trial in a fast track court. The CBI's action signals that the legal process against those named in the NEET paper leak case will now proceed at a faster pace.
