NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case gets new fast‑track judge after rapid transfer
The Delhi High Court reshuffled the special fast‑track court handling the NEET‑UG 2026 paper‑leak investigations, transferring Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga after only a week and appointing Special Judge Ajay Gupta to hear the pending cases. The court was originally set up in late July to ensure speedy trials of alleged examination‑malpractice offences.
The National Testing Agency responded to the leak controversy by floating a tender worth about Rs 7.5 crore for 24‑hour security at its headquarters on Minto Road and regional offices, requiring bidders to have at least five years of security experience, a turnover of Rs 10 crore and a technical score of 70 %.
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan called for greater transparency in the collegium system, urging public disclosure of the reasons behind judicial appointments and transfers. He highlighted the need for openness to maintain public trust in the judiciary.
The Supreme Court also scheduled hearings on petitions alleging police excesses during the NEET protests and signalled a possible Special Investigation Team to probe the allegations. The hearings will be heard by a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant.
Former Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka warned that courts should not regulate the content of protestors’ speech, emphasizing the constitutional protection of free expression.
Entities: Ajay Gupta · Anu Grover Baliga · Collegium (Supreme Court) · Delhi High Court · Judicial Transparency Index · Justice Ajay Gupta · Justice Ujjal Bhuyan · NEET-UG 2026 · NEET‑UG 2026 · National Testing Agency · Special Judge Ajay Gupta · Supreme Court of India
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The NEET‑UG 2026 exam was cancelled after allegations of a paper leak. (Cancellation of NEET‑UG 2026)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Supreme Court scheduled hearings on petitions alleging police excesses during NEET protests and may constitute a Special Investigation Team. (Supreme Court hearing on police excesses)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Testing Agency (NTA) issued a tender worth Rs 7.5 crore for 24‑hour security at its headquarters and regional offices. (NTA security tender)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Justice Ujjal Bhuyan called for greater transparency in the collegium process and questioned the sealed‑cover procedure. (Calls for judicial transparency)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Delhi High Court transferred Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga and appointed Special Judge Ajay Gupta to hear NEET‑UG 2026 paper‑leak cases. (d02bf8fd-7f19-4847-a120-a12e48269f55, 1d8f8023-cb15-4c0d-8283-0c9d46ed8a67, ad210f82-2627-48a3-9e7b-d97b20ea6952, f5518)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The National Testing Agency issued a tender worth about ₹7.5 crore for 24‑hour security services at its headquarters and regional offices. (f552ecf7-9798-4c02-aa6a-a6f602b5faa0, e799a3db-446e-4084-8fd2-c1eca0986c60, 850179a7-b9e4-456f-823e-801bf991028c, 95bd8)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The NTA tender requires bidders to have at least five years of security experience, an average turnover of Rs 10 crore, and a technical score of 70 % for eligibility. (NTA floats Rs 7.5 Crore tender for 24×7 security of examination ecosystem)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Delhi High Court formed a special fast‑track court to handle NEET‑UG 2026 paper‑leak cases. (NEET‑UG 2026 paper leak case gets new fast‑track judge after rapid transfer; Delhi High Court transfers fast‑track court)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka said courts should not regulate the content of protestors’ speech, emphasizing protection of free expression. (It is not courts' function to preach what protestors should say or not say: Justice AS Oka)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Supreme Court hearing on police excesses will be before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohan. (Supreme Court to hear pleas on police ‘brutality’; SIT probe likely)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga was transferred after about a week and Special Judge Ajay Gupta was appointed to hear the NEET‑UG 2026 paper‑leak cases. (NEET‑UG 2026 paper leak case gets new fast‑track judge after rapid transfer; Delhi HC transfers fast‑track court special)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Justice Ujjal Bhuyan called for greater transparency in the collegium system, urging public disclosure of reasons for judicial appointments. (Justice Ujjal Bhuyan calls for greater transparency in judge appointments; SC judge flags secrecy in collegium)