Archive · 30 Jul 2026
India Passes Anti‑Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Criticism
India’s Parliament has made a new law to stop people from stealing exam papers.
The law says anyone caught can be jailed for up to 10 years and fined up to 50 lakh rupees.
Some politicians think the law is too harsh and that fixing the system is a better idea.
Others say the law will scare bad people away.
The law will become official after the President signs it.
The bill proposes up to 10 years imprisonment and a ₹50 lakh fine for paper leaks.
Opposition MPs argue harsher penalties alone will not stop leaks and call for systemic reforms.
The bill includes fast‑track courts but critics say it lacks concrete prevention measures.
Government officials defend the amendment as a zero‑tolerance stance and cite the Prime Minister’s statement.
The bill will become law after the President’s assent.
- Who
- Opposition MPs and government MPs in the Indian Parliament
- What
- Passage of the anti‑paper leak amendment bill
- When
- 30 July 2026
- Where
- Parliament, New Delhi, India
- Why
- To curb examination paper leaks and protect students
- Bill name
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Maximum imprisonment
- 10 years
- Maximum fine
- ₹50 lakh
- Fast‑track courts
- Yes
- Date passed
- 30 July 2026
