Parliament Debates Anti-Paper Leak Bill: Proposals and Timeline
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
The Bill is slated to be taken up for passage in the Lok Sabha, aiming to amend the existing Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. This follows widespread protests and concerns over paper leaks in competitive exams.
Background
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act came into force in February 2024 to curb malpractices in public examinations. The new amendment seeks to strengthen provisions and address loopholes.
Key facts
The Bill seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
It is currently being debated in Parliament and slated for passage in the Lok Sabha.
The original Act came into force in February 2024.
The amendment aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations.
The Bill proposes stricter penalties for offenders involved in paper leaks.
It covers a wide range of public examinations conducted by central and state governments.
The legislation is part of efforts to ensure transparency and fairness in exams.
The Bill's passage will require approval from both Houses of Parliament and Presidential assent.
Prelims pointers
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- Lok Sabha
- Parliamentary procedure for Bill passage
- Presidential assent
Mains angles
- GS2 Polity: Parliamentary process and legislative amendments
- GS2 Governance: Measures to prevent corruption and malpractices in public examinations
- GS2 Social Justice: Impact on students and fairness in competitive exams