India, July 24 -- The Bombay high court on Friday designated two special courts in Nagpur and Aurangabad to fast-track trials in examination paper leak cases in Maharashtra amid student protests demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities. The move came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised a new law and fast-track courts to tackle paper leaks.

Acting Chief Justice Ravindra V Ghuge said the courts in Nagpur and Aurangabad were set up following a request from the central government, which sought the two special courts in at least two major cities.

The special courts will conduct trials under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and the Bharatiya Nyaya...