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Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026
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The Indian government is tightening anti-paper leak laws with the Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026, proposing up to 10 years jail, ₹10 crore fines, fast-track courts, and time-bound investigations. The bill was cleared by the Cabinet on July 24 and introduced in Lok Sabha on July 27 amid opposition protests.
How it unfolded
17h ago
Bill introduced in Lok Sabha amid opposition uproar
2d ago
Bill details emerge: 2-month probe deadline
3d ago
Government proposes stricter law with faster trials
4d ago
Cabinet clears tougher anti-paper leak bill
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Parliament deadlock ends; discussion on Public Examinations Bill soon
Parliament deadlock over the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 is resolved with a discussion set for Tuesday.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla initiated the consensus for the debate.
The Bill was prompted by NEET-UG protests and proposes stricter penalties for paper leaks.
Penalties include up to 10 years of jail and a Rs 10 crore fine.
Earlier · 4d 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 · 3d ago
Full story →Cabinet clears bill proposing up to 10 years' jail, ₹10 crore fine for paper leaks
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.
Earlier · 16h 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.
