Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Centre Introduces Strict Anti-Paper Leak Bill
The Central Government is introducing a new bill in the Lok Sabha to prevent paper leaks in public examinations.
This bill, called the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, includes seven key changes to make sure investigations and trials happen quickly.
Special courts will be set up to handle these cases, and there will be stricter punishments for those involved in paper leaks.
This comes after a lot of protests and the resignation of the Education Minister.
The opposition has been putting pressure on the government, and there have been negotiations to address the issues.
The Central Government is introducing the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
The bill includes seven key amendments to address enforcement loopholes and accelerate criminal trials related to examination irregularities.
Special Fast Track Courts will be established to conclude trials within three months from the date the chargesheet is filed.
A dedicated Special Task Force will be constituted to handle high-stakes or cross-state examination fraud.
Investigations into offences under the Act must be completed within two months to prevent procedural delays.
Enhanced terms of imprisonment and heavier financial penalties will be imposed on individuals, coaching centres, and service providers found guilty of organised paper leaks.
The introduction of the bill follows weeks of protests and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Who
- Central Government, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), activist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Introduction of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To address widespread irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination and prevent paper leaks
Government's Perspective
Opposition's Perspective
Legislation Timing
Government's Perspective
The government believes the bill is timely and necessary to address recent examination irregularities.
Opposition's Perspective
The opposition argues the bill is rushed and introduced amidst political turmoil.
Effectiveness of Measures
Government's Perspective
The government asserts the bill will effectively prevent paper leaks and ensure swift justice.
Opposition's Perspective
The opposition questions the bill's effectiveness and calls for more comprehensive reforms.
- Bill Name
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Introduced By
- Dr. Jitendra Singh
- Key Amendments
- Seven key amendments to plug enforcement loopholes and accelerate trials
- Special Fast Track Courts
- Trials to conclude within three months from the date the chargesheet is filed
- Special Task Force
- Dedicated to handling high-stakes or cross-state examination fraud
- Investigation Timeline
- Investigations to be completed within two months
- Penalties
- Enhanced terms of imprisonment and heavier financial penalties for offenders
- Protests
- 37-day-long demonstration by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and activist Sonam Wangchuk
