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Anti-Paper Leak Bill

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Anti-Paper Leak Bill

Tracked across 5 sources · Updated 26m ago

The Indian government is tightening the Public Examinations Act to combat paper leaks. Proposed amendments include increased jail terms (up to 10 years), fines up to ₹10 crore, fast-track trials, and time-bound investigations. The Cabinet cleared the bill on July 24.

How it unfolded

  1. 7h ago

    Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha; mixed reactions from parties

  2. 1d ago

    Minister Pralhad Joshi expresses concern over paper leaks

  3. 2d ago

    Bill details: fast-track courts, time-bound probes

  4. 3d ago

    Cabinet clears bill proposing 10-year jail, ₹10 crore fine

  5. 3d ago

    Govt plans to amend anti-cheating law with stricter penalties

What happened earlier

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Amid paper leak row, govt to introduce Public Examinations Bill 2026

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  1. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over student protests.

  2. Parliament will resume functioning after the resignation.

  3. Government to introduce Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 to prevent paper leaks.

  4. Public Examinations Bill 2026 aims to curb cheating and maintain exam integrity.

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Earlier · 3d ago

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More Jail Term, Fines: Centre To Tighten Law Against Paper Leaks, Say Sources

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

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

  3. Sources indicate the amendments are likely to be introduced soon.

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Earlier · 3d ago

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Up to 10-year jail & Rs 10 crore fine: Cabinet clears tougher anti-paper leak bill

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  1. 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.

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

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

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

3d ago

Earlier · 2d ago

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Cabinet clears bill proposing up to 10 years' jail, ₹10 crore fine for paper leaks

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  1. The Union Cabinet approved a draft bill amending The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, proposing up to 10 years' jail and ₹10 crore fine for paper leaks.

  2. The draft bill, mentioned by PM Narendra Modi in a video on Thursday night, will be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

  3. It proposes a minimum punishment of five years' imprisonment for individuals involved in paper leaks.

  4. The government plans to provide statutory backing for special fast track courts to dispose of cases within three months.

  5. Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju warned against obstructing the bill, stating it is for students' future.

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