The first hearing of the NEET paper leak case in a fast-track court is adjourned after the CBI counsel did not appear. Multiple reports say the matter is deferred to August 3. The court, which was constituted on the directions of the Narendra Modi government in response to youth protests over the alleged leak, directs that appropriate prosecution representation be ensured for the case. In particular, the judge instructs the “director of prosecution” to depute a public prosecutor in the court. Because counsel for the CBI was absent at the scheduled time, the court does not proceed with the planned proceedings at the first sitting. The next hearing is set to include consideration of bail applications filed by two accused in the case. The reports also note political reactions, including a Congress demand for clarification on the efficacy of fast-track courts as a mechanism to address the paper leak issue. Overall, the adjournment is attributed to a procedural lapse involving the absence of CBI representation, with the case scheduled for further hearings on August 3.