Indian Parliament Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill Amidst Opposition Criticism
The Lok Sabha passed the anti-paper leak amendment bill, introducing stricter punishments for exam malpractices, despite criticism from opposition members who called it a 'cosmetic and eyewash' measure.
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India Approves Tougher Exam Leak Law After Student Protests
India’s lower house of Parliament approved tougher penalties for leaks of competitive exam papers on Wednesday, responding to a wave of student protests that posed one of the biggest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recent years.
By Rajesh Roy and Atul Dev
Read full article →Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak bill after row over Rahul's remarks
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.
By TNN
Read full article →Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill With Stricter Punishment
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, with stricter punishment, was introduced in the House by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on July 27.
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