Public Examinations Amendment Bill

July 31, 2026 8:15 AM

PM Modi welcomes passage of anti-paper leak bill in Parliament, says ‘paper leak mafia will not be spared’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Parliament's passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, describing it as a significant step towards creating a more transparent, credible and robust examination system. He asserted that those involved in examination paper leak rackets "will not be spared" and said the new law fulfils the government's commitment to protecting the future of students. In a video message shared on X after the Rajya Sabha pa...

July 31, 2026 12:00 AM

Rajya Sabha passes anti-paper leak bill, strengthening legal framework against exam malpractices

The Parliament on Thursday cleared the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha passing the legislation by voice vote after it had earlier been approved by the Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to strengthen the legal framework to curb unfair practices in public examinations and safeguard the interests of students and job aspirants. Replying to the debate in the Upper House, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Eart...

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...