Jal Shakti Ministry CPSEs WAPCOS & NPCC refer corruption cases involving Rs 1.91 Cr loss and audio evidence to CBI

CVC Report: 7,229 CBI Corruption Cases Pending Trial, 409 Over 20 Years

The CVC's annual report reveals a massive backlog of corruption cases investigated by the CBI, with over 7,200 pending trials and 14,083 appeals/revisions pending in higher courts. This highlights systemic delays in the criminal justice system and raises governance concerns that are highly relevant for civil services and judiciary exams.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SC Forms HPEC Led by Justice R Subhash Reddy to Probe Police Excesses During NEET Protests

The Supreme Court has constituted a High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), led by former SC judge Justice R Subhash Reddy, to investigate the alleged disproportionate use of force by police against protesters at Jantar Mantar and other locations during the NEET-UG paper leak protests. The panel will examine 12 critical issues including use of pellet guns, targeting of female protesters, and the misuse of legal provisions like Section 163 BNSS and Section 152 BNS.