India, July 24 -- The Union Cabinet is scheduled to meet at 1 pm on Friday in the Parliament complex to consider a draft proposal for fast-track courts and stricter punishment in examination paper leak cases, as the Centre simultaneously opens formal talks with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the ongoing nationwide student protests.

The Cabinet meeting will follow discussions between representatives of the Union government and the CJP at the Constitution Club of India at 12.30 pm.

The parallel developments represent the government's twin approach to addressing the examination controversy-through political dialogue with the protest leaders and legislative measures aimed at strengthening the legal framework against examination fraud....