Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22: CBI Special Court Discharges All 23 Accused, Cites Lack of Prima Facie Case

NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: CBI Charge Sheet Uses Society App Data, Phone Records Against 13 Accused

CBI has filed a charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, revealing how three NTA subject experts exploited procedural gaps to memorise and reconstruct questions. Digital evidence from a society access control app and phone records corroborates the conspiracy. This case exposes systemic vulnerabilities in exam security and raises questions about NTA's protocols.

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Delhi-NCR Sexual Assaults, Cites Article 21 and Nirbhaya Parallel

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of recent sexual assault cases in Delhi-NCR, flagging lax patrolling and administrative failures that make public spaces 'zones of high risk'. The court invoked Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty) and drew a painful parallel to the 2012 Nirbhaya case, demanding accountability and a measurable response from authorities. This has major implications for law enforcement accountability, women's safety, and judicial oversight.

Supreme Court Directs RBI, States, CBI on Digital Arrest Scams: SOP, Kill Switch, ₹18 Cr Restored

The Supreme Court issued interim directions to combat digital arrest scams, including RBI SOP for banks, operationalization of grievance redressal and money restoration modules, and examination of a 'kill switch' for calls. The court noted a decline in reported fraud but stressed continued vigilance. This is crucial for understanding judicial activism in cybercrime and institutional coordination.

Justice Liberhan Commission: Babri Masjid Demolition Was a Well-Planned Civil Conspiracy

Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan, head of the one-man Commission of Inquiry into the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, passed away. His 2009 report concluded the demolition was a meticulously planned civil conspiracy involving RSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal, BJP, and Shiv Sena — a finding he never retracted despite the 2020 CBI court acquittals.

CBI Chargesheet Reveals NEET Paper Leak: Expert Took Classes, No Frisking at NTA

The CBI chargesheet in the NEET-UG paper leak case reveals systemic security lapses at NTA, including no frisking for experts and inadequate CCTV monitoring. The case exposes vulnerabilities in high-stakes exam integrity, a critical issue for governance and education reforms.

Calcutta HC Orders 5 Fast-Track Courts for NEET Paper Leak Cases Under 2024 Act

The Calcutta High Court has ordered five dedicated fast-track courts—three in Kolkata and two in Port Blair—to exclusively try NEET paper leak cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, with a strict deadline to conclude trial within three months from filing of charge-sheet. This move aims to expedite justice in one of India's biggest education scandals and follows nationwide protests and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

NTA Gets CISF Security Cover After NEET Paper Leak; CBI Chargesheet Reveals Lapses

Following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak that triggered nationwide protests and the resignation of the Union Education Minister, the NTA is shifting to a new office with CISF security cover. The CBI chargesheet highlights systemic lapses, including lack of frisking and CCTV monitoring, which allowed the leak. A high-powered task force under Nandan Nilekani has been set up to recommend exam reforms.

CBI Chargesheet Flags No Formal Criteria for NTA Subject Expert Selection in NEET Leak

The CBI chargesheet in the NEET paper leak case reveals that NTA had no written eligibility criteria or formal documentation for selecting subject experts, relying instead on personal recommendations. This systemic gap allowed a single Chemistry expert to empanel 40-50 teachers, creating multiple leak points. For exam aspirants, this highlights critical vulnerabilities in India's largest entrance exam system.