Everything that happened in Anti-Paper Leak Bill 2026

PIB Fact Check debunked Al Jazeera's report misquoting Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on paper leaks.

Al Jazeera falsely attributed the statement 'Paper leaks can’t be prevented' to Pralhad Joshi.

PIB clarified that Joshi never made such a claim, calling the report inaccurate.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.