What happened
A Calcutta court ordered the creation of multiple fast-track courts for question-paper leak cases. The purpose is to expedite trials and speed up case disposal so these cases do not remain pending for long periods.
Background and earlier position
Question-paper leak cases can become delayed in ordinary court schedules because trials depend on investigation completion, document preparation, and procedural steps before and during trial. When backlogs exist in regular court dockets, such procedural dependence can stretch timelines.
What changed now
The Calcutta court ordered fast-track courts dedicated to question-paper leak cases. The institutional change is directed at a specific case category by providing separate fast-track trial capacity rather than relying only on general docket allocation.
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