Rajya Sabha debates anti-paper leak bill for tougher jail terms, higher fines, fast-track probes and courts
The Rajya Sabha debated the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was already passed by the Lok Sabha.
Once cleared by the Rajya Sabha, the bill will be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for approval, amending the 2024 anti-paper leak law.
The bill increases jail terms for individuals using unfair means from 3-5 years to 5-10 years, and raises the maximum fine from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh.
Service providers found guilty face fines up to ₹5 crore and an 8-year ban from conducting exams, up from ₹1 crore and 4 years.
The bill mandates investigations within 2 months and requires states and Union Territories to set up fast-track courts to complete trials within 3 months.
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