India's Parliament Passes Anti‑Paper Leak Bill Strengthening Exam Security

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The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was cleared by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, completing parliamentary approval for a new anti‑paper‑leak framework. The legislation introduces stricter punishments, including fines up to Rs 10 crore, higher imprisonment terms, time‑bound investigations, special fast‑track courts and a dedicated task force to combat organised examination fraud.

The bill follows 52 FIRs registered since the 2024 law and is awaiting the President’s assent before becoming law. It was praised by BJP leaders, with MP Raghav Chadha calling it India’s first comprehensive anti‑paper‑leak law, MP Mayank Nayak noting the government’s swift response, and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel describing the measure as historic. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the bill received majority support in Parliament.

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[● 5 SOURCES] The bill introduces stricter punishments, including fines up to Rs 10 crore and enhanced imprisonment terms. www.edexlive.com · www.newsmobile.in · kalingatv.com · desitalkchicago.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The legislation awaits presidential assent before becoming law. www.edexlive.com · www.newsmobile.in · desitalkchicago.com
[● 3 SOURCES] BJP MP Raghav Chadha praised the bill as India's first comprehensive anti‑paper‑leak framework. www.newsmobile.in · www.timesnownews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Since the 2024 law, 52 FIRs have been registered related to examination malpractice. www.edexlive.com · desitalkchicago.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel welcomed the legislation, calling it historic. tennews.in · www.mangalorean.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the bill received majority support in Parliament. desitalkchicago.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by both houses of India's Parliament. desitalkchicago.com · www.newsmobile.in · tennews.in · www.edexlive.com · www.mangalorean.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The legislation provides for special fast‑track courts and time‑bound investigations. www.newsmobile.in · www.edexlive.com · kalingatv.com