India upper house approves tougher exam leak bill

The bill, which would increase penalties for leaking exam papers, must now be signed into law by President Droupadi Murmu. The approval, which came after several hours of discussion, followed weeks of mass protests over leaked exam papers

Anti-paper leak bill clears Parliament; PM Modi says it will build a credible exam system

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.

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Parliament monsoon session LIVE: NDA hails paper leak bill; academics seek Priyanka's apology over ‘gaumutra’ remark

Parliament monsoon session LIVE: After the anti-paper leak bill was passed in the Parliament Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge questioned whether the government's reforms would bring any real change to the examination system, saying replacing a minister alone was not enough.

Anti-Paper Leak Bill Clears Parliament, Opposition Stages Walkout

The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was cleared by a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha amid Opposition walkout, a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha.