Monsoon session: Good news for students as Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak amendment bill amid uproar
Lok Sabha passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill during the Monsoon Session, bringing stricter measures to curb exam malpractices despite opposition uproar.
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Monsoon session: In a nationally significant event, the much talked about the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 (anti-paper leak bill) has been passed by Lok Sabha amid uproar. The proposed amendment aims to enhance transparency and integrity in the examination system through stricter legal provisions while ensuring that the future of students remains fully protected. The initiative comes shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a comprehensive Bill containing provisions for strong action against paper leaks would be introduced in the Parliament. Here are all the details you need to know about the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 (anti-paper leak bill).
What are the features in the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 (anti-paper leak bill) ?
Among the key features of the bill are stringent penalties, including imprisonment of up to 10 years, a fine of up to Rs 10 crore, confiscation of assets of those found guilty, and the establishment of a mechanism to ensure verdicts are delivered within three months, a report by IANS newsa agency said.
The move follows the Union Cabinet's approval of the Bill and related provisions, designed to establish fast-track courts and provide harsher punishment in cases involving paper leaks and examination fraud.
Fast-track courts mandated to complete trials and deliver judgments
As per the proposals in the bill, the fast-track courts will be mandated to complete trials and deliver judgments within three months, ensuring swift justice in examination-related offences. This also comes in the wake of the large-scale 'Sansad Chalo' protest held in New Delhi on July 20, where hundreds of students participated in a demonstration organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against the NEET paper leaks and other examination-related irregularities.
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The demonstration later turned violent, following which security personnel resorted to the use of force to disperse the crowd. During the clashes, several protesters as well as police personnel sustained serious injuries.
Earlier, in the day, the Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 3 pm on Wednesday as the face-off between the treasury and opposition benches continued over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
When the House reconvened, BJP's Nishikant Dubey cited House rules to say that Gandhi could not use certain terms in Parliament. Amidst sloganeering from both sides, the Chair adjourned the House till 3 pm.
(With inputs from agencies)
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