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...