CBI transfers exam fraud cases to fast-track courts

The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to approach all high courts to transfer around 158 pending recruitment examination irregularity cases to Special Fast-Track Courts being set up under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026. Some cases date back over two decades. The CBI will provide dedicated special prosecutors to expedite trials. The law mandates day-to-day hearings and completion within three months. The legislation was enacted after student protests over the NEET 2024 paper leak, which led to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the formation of a task force headed by Nandan Nilekani.