The Special Fast Track Court in Delhi has allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct further investigation in the NEET UG Paper leak case, as new evidence has surfaced during the investigation.
The CBI sought permission to keep open the investigation into other conspirators in the NEET UG Paper leak case, other than 13 accused persons against whom a charge sheet has already been filed. Special Judge Ajay Gupta allowed the application of the CBI and said that it is well settled law that further investigation can be carried out even after commencement of trial.
In its letter, the CBI stated that after analysing CFSL reports, certain digital evidence has surfaced due to which it has become necessary to obtain further expert opinions. It was also stated that some more digital devices, seized during investigation, are being sent to CFSL, and the reports of which shall be filed, as and when received. The CBI said that further investigation with regard to the involvement of other conspirators is continuing and upon completion of the same, a supplementary charge-sheet will be filed.