Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Centre to Tighten Laws on Paper Leaks
The central government in India is planning to make the laws against paper leaks and cheating in exams stricter.
They want to increase the punishment for people involved in these crimes and set up special courts to handle these cases quickly.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has promised more action on this issue.
The opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, says that there have been many paper leaks with no one being punished and is asking for the Education Minister to step down.
The government is expected to approve these changes soon and introduce them in Parliament next week.
The central government plans to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 to strengthen laws against paper leaks.
Proposed amendments include setting up fast-track courts and increasing jail terms and fines for those involved in paper leaks.
Current penalties include 3 to 5 years' imprisonment and fines up to Rs 10 lakh for individuals, and 5 to 10 years' imprisonment with a minimum fine of Rs 1 crore for organised crime.
The Cabinet is expected to approve the amendments on Friday, with the Bill to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demands the resignation of the Education Minister, citing 150 paper leaks with zero convictions in the past decade.
- Who
- Central Government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- When
- Cabinet meeting on Friday, Bill introduction on Monday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address paper leaks and cheating in examinations
Government's Response
Opposition's Stance
Action on Paper Leaks
Government's Response
The government is amending laws to increase penalties and set up fast-track courts for paper leak cases.
Opposition's Stance
The opposition claims there have been 150 paper leaks with zero convictions and demands the resignation of the Education Minister.
- Current Imprisonment
- 3 to 5 years
- Current Fine
- Up to Rs 10 lakh
- Organised Crime Imprisonment
- 5 to 10 years
- Organised Crime Fine
- Minimum Rs 1 crore
- Service Provider Fine
- Up to Rs 1 crore
- Cabinet Meeting
- Friday afternoon
- Bill Introduction
- Monday in Lok Sabha
- Students Affected
- 22 lakh
Sources
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