Government Details Plan To Speed Up Paper Leak Trials
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the creation of fast-track courts for examination paper leak cases, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the proposed mechanism would ensure swift investigations, daily hearings and quicker justice for students affected by exam irregularities.
Speaking on Friday, Meghwal described the move as a major reform aimed at strengthening confidence in the country’s examination system. He said the government had discussed the issue extensively and was preparing a legal framework to ensure paper leak cases are resolved within a fixed timeline.
Daily Hearings And Time-Bound Investigations Planned
The Law Minister said the proposed fast-track courts would conduct day-to-day hearings to prevent delays in high-profile examination-related cases.
He said, “The decision taken by the Prime Minister yesterday that cases related to paper leaks pending in courts will be heard in specially designated fast-track courts is a significant one. This will involve day-to-day hearings, speedy trials, and time-bound investigations, which will provide justice to the youth.”
According to Meghwal, the government’s proposed draft legislation is expected to focus on faster investigations, dedicated courts and stricter legal action against those involved in examination fraud.
Centre Says Dialogue With Protesters Will Continue
Meghwal also referred to activist Sonam Wangchuk ending his hunger strike, saying the development reflected the government’s willingness to remain engaged in discussions with stakeholders.
He said dialogue with protest representatives has continued and indicated that further rounds of talks are likely.
Government Invites Opposition For Parliament Discussion
Urging opposition parties to allow Parliament to function normally, Meghwal said the Centre remained ready to hold a detailed debate on the paper leak issue.
He noted that Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju had already conveyed the government’s willingness to discuss the matter first if the Opposition desired.
Questioning the insistence on procedural conditions, Meghwal said Parliament should debate every aspect of the controversy, including where paper leaks occurred, action taken by different state governments and those responsible for the irregularities.
He maintained that a comprehensive discussion would help place all facts before the country.
Bhupender Yadav Criticises Opposition’s Approach
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav also appealed to opposition parties to avoid disrupting Parliament over the issue.
He said concerns related to examination reforms and paper leaks could be discussed through parliamentary procedures instead of political confrontation.
Yadav argued that Parliament was the appropriate platform to debate the future of the education system and urged all parties to participate constructively rather than pursue what he described as unnecessary political confrontation.
