10-Year Jail, Rs 10 Crore Fine: Anti-Paper Leak Bill Explained
Financial penalties are also set to increase substantially.

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Financial penalties are also set to increase substantially.
AISEC vice-president M. Shajarkhan says the proposed legislation focuses mainly on enhancing penalties and expediting investigation and trial, but it does not introduce clear preventive measures
Tejasvi Surya said the student who is preparing for the next examination, "is more concerned about who is going to fix the system for the future".
The Bill seeks to strengthen the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment of up to 10-year imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹50 lakh
The Bill proposes stricter punishment for those found guilty of paper leaks.
Parliament debated a bill to strengthen penalties for exam paper leaks. Opposition members supported student protests and criticized police actions during demonstrations. Government speakers highlighted past paper leaks and PM Modi's reform efforts. They emphasized the bill's aim to protect student welfare and ensure fair examinations. The proposed law seeks to deter organized gangs and individuals involved in leaks.
Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi questions why the government is amending a law it had hailed as “historic” just two years ago.
Lok Sabha debated a bill proposing tougher punishment and fast-track trials for exam paper leaks as the Opposition targeted the government.
Parliament monsoon session 2026 LIVE: Union Minister Jitendra Singh is scheduled to move Paper Leak Amendment Bill, aimed at curbing examination malpractices, be taken into consideration and subsequently passed.
Congress leaders did not speak on the Bill at all. They were only doing politics. We hope Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders will speak on the Bill today, says Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju
Amendments strengthen Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024; the basics do not change, but timelines and punishments become stricter.
While the Bill seeks to curb exam malpractice through time-bound investigations and speedy trials, similar legal timelines have often been missed amid mounting case backlogs
The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill amid disruptions and political debate. Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over alleged police action and education privatization. Union ministers rebutted Gandhi's claims, calling them baseless and false allegations. The bill introduces stricter punishments for examination-related offenses and paper leaks. This legislation aims to ensure fairness and prevent unfair means in public examinations.
The bill proposes a minimum jail term of five years and setting up of fast-track courts that will complete the trial within three months
Jitendra Singh said the government acted swiftly in the NEET paper leak case, and as many as 52 FIRs have been lodged since the anti-paper leak law came into force in 2024.
The Lok Sabha passed a bill to make paper leak punishments more stringent. This legislation aims to expedite trials and deter unfair means in public examinations. The bill proposes significant jail terms and hefty fines for individuals involved in paper leaks. Investigations into paper leak cases are to be completed within two months. The government also highlighted an increase in universities and higher education institutions.
Rahul Gandhi alleged Amit Shah was responsible for police excesses and the use of pellet guns, triggering furious protests from the treasury benches.
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Exam Fraud Laws: The amendment was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that government brought the anti paper leak Bill to pacify the youth and not to address the issue; he said the government has not explained how it would conduct examinations in a way that could prevent paper leaks
Once RS clears it, bill will be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for approval before it becomes law, and thus the 2024 law gets amended
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Parliament passed a new bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations. This legislation aims to build a more trustworthy examination system across the nation. The government has taken continuous steps to improve examination processes and address paper leaks. This new law will ensure no paper leak mafia or gang playing with students' futures is spared.
In the selfie-style video posted on Thursday, PM Modi called the legislation a major step towards creating a credible examination system.
PM Modi said paper leaks in various examinations have become a major challenge not only for students but also for the Centre and many states.
Parliament approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law. This legislation introduces stricter punishments for individuals involved in exam malpractices. Prime Minister Modi stated this is a crucial step for a credible exam system. The bill proposes significant jail terms and substantial fines for offenders. It also empowers governments to establish special fast-track courts for these cases.
Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder, mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent video message. The Prime Minister discussed the new anti-paper leak Bill passed by Parliament. This legislation aims to create a more reliable examination system for students. PM Modi highlighted decades of paper leak issues affecting governments nationwide. The government is implementing reforms and using technology to ensure exam integrity.
The Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab also said that the proposed bill to prevent paper leaks will help make the system stronger and exams “more secure”.
Raghav Chadha spoke in Rajya Sabha supporting the anti-paper leak Bill. He stressed institutional solutions are needed to resolve the crisis. The Bill introduces stricter penalties for paper leaks and exam malpractices. Individuals face jail terms and significant fines for unfair means. Parliament approved the Public Examination Amendment Bill after Lok Sabha clearance.
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Chadha argued that the new legislation would introduce India's first comprehensive anti-paper leak framework with stricter punishments.
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A bill proposing the setting up of fast-track courts in every state for speedy trials of accused in public examination question paper leak cases and stricter punishments has received the assent of the President.In a gazette notification issued on Friday, the Ministry of Law and Justice said President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after it was passed by both Houses of Parliament earlier this week.Also Read: 'Paper leak mafia won't be spared,' PM Modi says after anti-paper leak Bill clears ParliamentUnder the amended
President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the legislation aiming at raising the punishment for unfair means in public examinations, days after the bill was pushed through both the Houses of Parliament by voice vote earlier this week