After PM Modi's assurance on NEET row, MP CM announces four fast track courts
New Delhi/Bhopal, July 24 A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured students of speedy justice in the alleged NEET paper leak case by announcing the setting up of Fast Track Courts, the Madhya Pradesh government on Friday decided to establish four such courts in the state.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that Fast Track Courts would be set up in Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur to ensure quicker disposal of cases and timely justice.
"Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement yesterday regarding Fast Track Courts, our government has decided today to establish four new Fast Track Courts," Chief Minister Yadav said while announcing the decision.
The Chief Minister added that the courts would expedite the hearing of various cases, particularly those involving youth.
"Fast Track Courts will be established in Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur so that cases, including those related to youth, are disposed of quickly and people receive timely justice," he said.
The decision comes amid a nationwide controversy over the alleged NEET paper leak, which has led to protests by students seeking a fair investigation and strict action against those responsible.
Thousands of students gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi for the last several days, demanding accountability in the examination process and measures to safeguard the future of aspirants.
The protest later turned political after the Congress accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre of using excessive force against the demonstrators and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The Centre has said that the interests of students remain paramount and has added that those responsible for any irregularities will face strict legal action.
The Madhya Pradesh government's decision is the first major state-level initiative following the Prime Minister's announcement and is aimed at strengthening the judicial mechanism for faster disposal of cases.
The state government is expected to issue detailed guidelines on the functioning and jurisdiction of the new Fast Track Courts in the coming days.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good move by MP CM following PM's assurance. But honestly, four courts for the entire state? NEET affects lakhs of students across India. We need more such courts in every state, not just MP. The education system needs a complete overhaul to prevent such leaks.
As a parent of a NEET aspirant, this gives some hope. The paper leak has shattered many dreams. But actions speak louder than words - we need to see these courts actually functioning and punishing the guilty. Also, what about compensation for affected students? 🤔
Impressive response time from MP government. But the real question is - will these fast track courts actually work? India has had such courts before but delays persisted. Need proper infrastructure, judges and staff. Also, the probe must be independent to restore faith.
Students at Jantar Mantar have been protesting for weeks - this is a good first step. But we need systemic changes in exam conducting bodies like NTA. Fast track courts are like treating symptoms, but the disease of corruption in education system needs stronger medicine.
Encouraging to see the government acting on PM's promise. But four courts for such a massive issue? The scale of the paper leak is huge. Hope this is just the beginning and we see a nationwide network of such courts. Students deserve nothing less.
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