The record
Written from the 8 reports below. Nothing here is unsourced.
- Activist Sonam Wangchuk broke his fast late on July 23, 2026, in the presence of two Union Ministers, after the government gave written assurances that cases against non-violent students would be withdrawn and that compensation would be considered for NEET aspirants who took their lives.
- The same day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed student concerns over NEET paper leaks on social media, saying offenders had been arrested.
- He also announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, and the Delhi High Court designated Judge Anu Grover Baliga as Special Judge of a fast-track court in Delhi to handle such cases.
- Separately, a delegation of the Cockroach Janta Party is scheduled to meet Ministers on July 24, 2026.
What to watch next
- Whether the government's written assurances on withdrawing cases against students and considering compensation are implemented.
- Proceedings in the Delhi fast-track court under Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga.
- The outcome of the Cockroach Janta Party delegation's meeting with Ministers on July 24.
What changed8
Every report on this story, newest first. Times are when each outlet published.
Hindustan Times[1]
2 prosecutors assigned to paper leak fast-track court after judge’s messageThe Times of India — Delhi[2]
First hearing adjourned in special court meant to fast track cases of paper leakThe Hindu[3]
NEET paper leak case: First hearing in fast-track court deferred as CBI counsel fails to show upThe Times of India[4]
NEET fast-track court's first hearing stalls as CBI skips proceedingsThe Hindu[5]
Congress slams Modi government over CBI counsel’s ‘no-show’ in fast-track court in paper leak case
Why it matters4
Who is affected first and what likely follows, with a direction and a horizon. Extracted from the reports, never invented.
- NEET paper leak investigation judicial delay· days
- Students / affected candidates compensation progress· weeks
- PM Modi / BJP government political pressure· weeks
- Central Bureau of Investigation reputational pressure· weeks
Coverage4
8 reports
English national8
All filed from IndiaSingle origin
Named India · Ahilyanagar · Ajay Gupta · Anu Grover Baliga · Arjun Anand · Arun Bhardwaj · Central Bureau of Investigation · Cherring Dorjay Lakruk · Cockroach Janata Party · Congress · Delhi · Delhi HC · Delhi High Court
- Hindustan Times2 prosecutors assigned to paper leak fast-track court after judge’s message[1]English national· neutral
- The Times of India — DelhiFirst hearing adjourned in special court meant to fast track cases of paper leak[2]English national· neutral
- The HinduNEET paper leak case: First hearing in fast-track court deferred as CBI counsel fails to show up[3]English national· neutral
- The Times of IndiaNEET fast-track court's first hearing stalls as CBI skips proceedings[4]English national· neutral
- The HinduCongress slams Modi government over CBI counsel’s ‘no-show’ in fast-track court in paper leak case[5]English national· critical
- Hindustan TimesNEET paper leak case: First fast-track court hearing adjourned as CBI counsel skips proceedings[6]English national· neutral
- The HinduJantar Mantar protest LIVE: Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is non-negotiable, protest to continue, says CJP[7]English national· neutral
- MintNEET paper leak case: CBI counsel misses first hearing in fast-track court; matter adjourned to August 3[8]English national· neutral
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