Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill
The Indian government has passed a new law to stop paper leaks in exams.
The law makes punishments stricter and sets up special courts to deal with these cases quickly.
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, supports this law and says the government is committed to fair exams.
However, the opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, criticized the government's handling of protests by students who are upset about a recent exam leak.
The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 on July 29, 2026.
The bill introduces stricter provisions to tackle paper leaks and organized examination fraud.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated the government and thanked MPs for supporting the reform.
Fadnavis assured students of the government's commitment to a fair examination system and swift action against those involved in paper leaks.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's handling of protests and praised student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.
- Who
- Lok Sabha, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Where
- Lok Sabha, India
- Why
- To curb paper leaks and organized examination fraud, ensuring greater transparency and fairness in public examinations.
Government Support
Opposition Criticism
Bill Passage
Government Support
The government supports the bill as a necessary reform to prevent paper leaks and ensure fairness in examinations.
Opposition Criticism
The opposition criticizes the government's handling of the issue and supports student protests.
- Bill Name
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Passed By
- Lok Sabha
- Date Passed
- July 29, 2026
- Key Provisions
- Stricter punishments, special fast-track courts, time-bound investigations, special public prosecutors, expedited appellate mechanism
- Government Statement
- The NDA government stands firmly with students and is committed to protecting merit and fairness.
- Opposition Criticism
- Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's handling of protests and praised student protests.