India, July 29 -- Union minister of state Jitendra Singh on Wednesday outlined the timeline for the probe in the recent NEET paper leak case, as well as for disposal of cases under the new anti-paper leak bill which was passed in the Lok Sabha. During his reply to the debate on the bill, Singh said cases related to paper leaks would be handled and completed within five months of the complaint being lodged.

He said the first two months would be used by the authorities for interrogation and investigation, while the next three months would go in trials and conviction. Underlining the government action following the NEET-UG paper leak, Singh said, "The information regarding the recent paper leak was received on May 8 night, and by May 12 the...