Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Centre Introduces Bill to Prevent Exam Malpractices
The government is introducing a new bill in the Lok Sabha to prevent paper leaks and cheating in public exams.
This bill aims to make sure that investigations and trials for such offences happen quickly and that the punishments are stricter.
People involved in these activities could go to jail for five to ten years and have to pay a fine.
If it's a big group doing this, the punishment is even harsher.
The bill also wants states to set up special courts to finish these trials in just three months.
There might be a debate between the government and the opposition about this bill.
The Centre is introducing the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
The bill aims to address recent incidents of question paper leaks and examination malpractices.
It proposes time-bound investigations and trials in fast-track courts with enhanced penalties.
Individuals involved could face imprisonment from five to ten years and fines up to Rs 50 lakh.
Organised offences could result in a minimum sentence of seven years and fines up to Rs 10 crore.
- Who
- The Centre, Lok Sabha members, and stakeholders in the public examination system
- What
- Introduction of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To address recent incidents of question paper leaks and examination malpractices, ensuring transparency and fairness in public examinations
Government
Opposition
Bill Introduction
Government
The government is introducing the bill to address paper leaks and examination malpractices, ensuring transparency and fairness in public examinations.
Opposition
The opposition may debate the bill's effectiveness and potential overreach, questioning the need for such stringent measures.
- Bill Name
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Introduction Date
- Monday
- Cabinet Approval
- Friday
- Penalties for Individuals
- Imprisonment ranging from five to ten years and a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh
- Penalties for Organised Offences
- Minimum sentence of seven years and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore
- Trial Timeline
- Three months from the filing of the chargesheet
- Special Task Force
- To investigate serious offences related to public examinations
- Investigation Deadline
- Two months
Sources
Paper Leak Bill in Lok Sabha on Monday
Centre proposes tougher anti-paper leak law with longer jail terms, faster trials
Stricter Action, Fast-Track Courts: New Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha On Monday
Investigation into Paper Leak Cases to be Completed in 2 Months: Bill
Fast-Track Courts For Paper Leak Cases, New Bill In Lok Sabha Monday
