The story so far
Anti-Paper Leak Bill
Tracked across 5 sources · Updated 2h 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
8h ago
Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha; mixed reactions from parties
1d ago
Minister Pralhad Joshi expresses concern over paper leaks
2d ago
Bill details: fast-track courts, time-bound probes
3d ago
Cabinet clears bill proposing 10-year jail, ₹10 crore fine
3d ago
Govt plans to amend anti-cheating law with stricter penalties
What happened earlier
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Full story →‘We want all parties’: Kiren Rijiju urges participation in anti-paper leak bill debate

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.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →More Jail Term, Fines: Centre To Tighten Law Against Paper Leaks, Say Sources

Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Up to 10-year jail & Rs 10 crore fine: Cabinet clears tougher anti-paper leak bill
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.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Anti-Paper Leak Law: Centre Proposes Fast-Track Trials, Stricter Law

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.
Earlier · 6h ago
Full story →Rijiju pushes MPs to back Public Examinations Amendment Bill

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.