Parliament deadlock ends; Public Examinations Bill discussion soon
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
The Parliament deadlock over the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been resolved. A discussion is scheduled for Tuesday after Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla secured consensus among parties.
Background
The Bill was prompted by protests over NEET-UG paper leaks. It proposes stricter penalties for unfair means in public examinations.
Key facts
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, aims to curb paper leaks.
Proposed penalties include up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore.
The Bill was introduced following NEET-UG protests over alleged irregularities.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla facilitated consensus for the discussion.
The deadlock in Parliament is set to end with the scheduled debate.
Prelims pointers
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- NEET-UG
- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Mains angles
- GS2 Polity: Parliamentary procedures and consensus-building
- GS2 Governance: Measures to ensure integrity in public examinations
- GS3: Issues related to paper leaks and their impact on students