Anti-Paper Leak Law Gets Stronger: How the 2026 Amendment Builds on the 2024 Act

July 28, 2026 2:43 PM

Anti-Paper Leak Law Gets Stronger: How the 2026 Amendment Builds on the 2024 Act

India's legal framework to curb examination-related malpractices is set for a significant upgrade with the introduction of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The proposed legislation builds upon the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024—the country's first dedicated central law against paper leaks and organised cheating—by introducing stricter punishments, time-bound investigations, fast-track trials and a dedicated appellate mecha...

Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to be tabled in Lok Sabha tomorrow

April 1, 2025 2:55 PM

Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to be tabled in Lok Sabha tomorrow

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government will table the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, announced on Tuesday. The bill will be presented after the Question Hour for consideration and passing, followed by an 8-hour discussion, which may be extended, Rijiju informed. Earlier, Kiren Rijiju briefed BJP spokespersons about the Waqf Amendment Bill at the party's headquarters, providing a co...

Finance Bill, Banking Laws Amendment on agenda as Parliament resumes

March 24, 2025 9:52 AM

Finance Bill, Banking Laws Amendment on agenda as Parliament resumes

The Finance Bill, 2025, and the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, are among the key legislations set for discussion as both Houses of Parliament resume proceedings on Monday. In the Lok Sabha, FM Sitharaman will move the Bill to give effect to the financial proposals of the central government for the financial year 2025-26. Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary will make a statement regarding the status of implementation of the recommendations contained in the 1st Report of the Standing Committee...