Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Rajya Sabha to Debate Anti‑Paper Leak Bill
The Indian Parliament is about to talk about a new law that will make it harder for people to cheat on exams.
The law says that if someone is caught cheating, they could go to jail for up to ten years and pay a huge fine.
Some politicians are upset because they think the law focuses too much on punishment and not enough on fixing the exam system.
They also want the police to explain why they used pellet guns on students who were protesting.
The debate will start at 2 in the afternoon and could last almost seven hours.
The law also says a special team will look into leaked exam papers and courts will finish cases quickly.
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 will be debated in the Rajya Sabha after passing the Lok Sabha.
The bill proposes harsher penalties for exam malpractices, including jail terms up to ten years and fines up to ₹10 crore.
Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge criticized police use of pellet guns during July 20 student protests and demanded accountability.
The Rajya Sabha debate is scheduled to start at 2 pm and is expected to last nearly seven hours.
The bill also establishes a Special Task Force and fast‑track courts to investigate paper leaks within two and three months, respectively.
- Who
- Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and other Rajya Sabha members
- What
- Debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- When
- Thursday, following the Lok Sabha passage on Wednesday
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To strengthen laws against exam malpractices and address paper leaks, while opposition demands accountability for police action during student protests
- Bill name
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Passed by
- Lok Sabha
- Debate start time
- 2:00 PM
- Expected duration
- Nearly 7 hours
- Proposed jail term
- 5–10 years for individuals, 7–10 years for organised crimes
- Maximum fine
- ₹50 lakh for individuals, ₹10 crore for organised crimes
- Special Task Force
- Investigate paper leaks within 2 months
- Fast‑track courts
- Complete trials within 3 months of charge sheet
