PM Modi Announces Strict Anti-Paper Leak Bill in Cabinet Today
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Union Cabinet will discuss a new Bill to tackle paper leaks, amid ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak. The government aims to pass the legislation in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Background
Student protests led by the CJP have been ongoing for over a month at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and compensation for victims of the NEET paper leak. The NEET paper leak allegedly occurred earlier this year, causing widespread outrage.
Key facts
PM Modi announced the Union Cabinet will discuss a new Bill on paper leaks on 24 July.
The Bill aims to ensure strict action against paper leaks and establish fast track courts for punishment.
The government will make efforts to pass the legislation in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.
PM Modi stated that paper leaks have caused immense pain to lakhs of students and their parents.
The government's immediate priority after the NEET paper leak was to prevent students from losing an academic year.
The announcement comes amid month-long student protests at Jantar Mantar led by the CJP.
Prelims pointers
- NEET: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
- Monsoon Session of Parliament
- Union Cabinet
- Fast track courts
- CJP: Common Joint Protest (student protest group)
Mains angles
- GS2 Polity: Role of Parliament in passing legislation; executive accountability
- GS2 Governance: Measures to prevent examination malpractices; student welfare
- GS3 Security: Paper leaks as a threat to national integrity and meritocracy