Everything that happened in Anti-Paper Leak Bill 2026

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged all political parties to participate in the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.

The Bill aims to strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpractices.

Rijiju referenced recent CJP protest and PM Modi's announcements on paper leaks, stating the government is bringing a concrete Bill in the Lok Sabha.

The Bill will be introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh and amends the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.

The Centre plans to amend the law to increase jail terms for paper leaks.

Monetary penalties for paper leaks will also be increased under the proposed amendments.

Sources indicate the amendments are likely to be introduced soon.

The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Prevention of Paper Leak law, proposing up to 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore for paper leak offences.

The amendments seek to increase the minimum jail term for paper leak convictions from 3 years to 5 years.

The move follows nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government will introduce the Bill in Parliament soon, as directed by PM Modi.

Centre proposes seven amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.

Amendments introduce time-bound investigations and fast-track trials.

Proposal includes a Special Task Force to handle paper leak cases.

Enhanced punishments are part of the proposed stricter law.

Kiren Rijiju urged MPs to participate in the 'Public Examinations Amendment Bill' discussion during Parliament's Monsoon session.

The proposed legislation seeks to overhaul the 2024 framework by instituting strict time bounds for investigations and judicial proceedings.