Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India Passes Bill to Crack Down on Exam Paper Leaks
India’s Parliament just passed a new law to stop people from leaking exam papers.
The law says anyone caught can get up to 10 years in jail and a big fine.
It also says special courts will decide cases in five months.
Some politicians think the law is not strong enough and want the Home Minister to step down because of how police handled student protests.
The Prime Minister said the law shows the government is serious about fixing exam problems.
The law is now waiting for the President to approve it.
Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, raising penalties for exam paper leaks to 10 years jail and ₹10 crore fine.
The bill creates fast‑track courts to decide leak cases within five months but does not change exam protocols or agency structures.
Opposition parties called the bill cosmetic and demanded Home Minister Amit Shah resign over police action on students protesting the NEET paper leak.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoted the bill on Instagram, framing it as a commitment to reforming the public examination system.
The bill passed the Rajya Sabha by voice vote after opposition walk‑outs and now awaits presidential assent.
- Who
- Opposition parties, government officials including Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Parliament passed an amendment bill to increase penalties for exam paper leaks and establish fast‑track courts
- When
- Thursday night
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, India
- Why
- To address leaks and student protests over the NEET exam, though opposition says the bill is cosmetic
- Bill Name
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill
- Maximum Penalty
- 10 years jail and ₹10 crore fine
- Fast‑track Court Duration
- within five months
- Passed By
- Rajya Sabha
- Awaiting
- Presidential assent