Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Parliament Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Walkout
India’s Parliament approved a new law to stop people from leaking exam papers.
The law says anyone caught will get 5 to 10 years in jail and a big fine.
If it’s a big organized crime, the jail time is at least 7 years and the fine can be up to 10 crore rupees.
The law also creates special courts that finish cases in three months and a special team to investigate.
Some opposition members walked out of the debate because they think the law doesn’t fix the real reasons papers get leaked.
The government says the law is strong enough to protect students and keep exams fair.
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by both houses of Parliament, with a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha amid an opposition walkout.
The bill imposes jail terms of 5 to 10 years and fines up to ₹50 lakh for individuals involved in paper leaks, and 7 years and up to ₹10 crore for organized crimes.
It establishes special fast‑track courts and a central task force to expedite investigations and trials within three months.
Opposition parties staged a walkout, arguing the bill does not address root causes of paper leaks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Jitendra Singh defended the bill as a necessary step to protect students and ensure exam integrity.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh, opposition parties
- What
- Parliament passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- When
- July 30, 2026
- Where
- Parliament of India, New Delhi
- Why
- To strengthen punishment for paper leaks and protect students' futures
- Bill name
- Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Date passed
- July 30, 2026
- Punishment for paper leaks
- 5-10 years imprisonment, up to ₹50 lakh fine
- Punishment for organized crimes
- minimum 7 years, up to ₹10 crore fine
- Fast-track courts
- Special fast‑track courts for expedited trials
- Special task force
- Central task force for investigations
Sources
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