Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Cabinet approves stricter law against exam paper leaks
The Indian government has approved a new law to punish people who leak exam papers.
This law includes up to 10 years in jail and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore.
The government also plans to set up fast-track courts to handle these cases quickly.
Meanwhile, a group called the Cockroach Janta Party is protesting and demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.
They are unhappy about exam leaks and other issues like fewer jobs and low incomes.
The protests started at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, and the police are tracking down restaurants that supplied free food to the protesters.
The US has also reduced tariffs on Indian goods after negotiations.
The Union Cabinet approved a draft Bill to amend The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
The new law includes a jail term of up to 10 years and a penalty of up to Rs 10 crore for exam paper leaks.
Fast-track courts with a five-month timeline for investigation and trial of cases have been proposed.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi have drawn attention to issues like exam leaks, job opportunities, and stagnant incomes.
- Who
- Union Cabinet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- What
- Approval of a draft Bill to amend The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- When
- Friday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To punish those involved in exam paper leaks and address grievances of the country's youth
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
Indian Government
Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
The CJP demands the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and has given a 24-hour ultimatum to the government.
Indian Government
The government views the demand for Pradhan's resignation as unwarranted and does not intend to meet it.
- Bill Provisions
- Jail term up to 10 years and penalty up to Rs 10 crore
- Fast-track Courts
- Statutory backing for fast-track courts
- Investigation Timeline
- Five-month timeline for investigation and trial of cases
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- US Tariffs on India
- 10% tariffs, down from 12.5%