Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Protests In Lok Sabha

New Delhi: The government on Monday introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, aiming to amend the 2024 Act to impose stricter punishments, ensure time-bound investigations and trials, and establish fast-track courts in every state and Union Territory for cases related to paper leaks.

What happen in Parliament?

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday, seeking to strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and other unfair practices in public examinations.

The Bill proposes tougher penalties for examination fraud, stricter action against service providers involved in malpractice and faster investigation and trial of paper leak cases.

The bill was introduced by Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh in the Lok Sabha today. The bill is expected to be discussed for eight to ten hours in the Lok Sabha. As part of its strategy, the NDA has put forward a youth brigade that will not only speak in support of the bill but also try to convince the opposition.

#WATCH | Union Minister Jitendra Singh introduces Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha. pic.twitter.com/lq1lZ9lNAo

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What does the new bill proposes?

The amended bill proposes the creation of fast-track courts for paper leak cases, and also calls for completing investigations within two months. Furthermore, provisions are being made for a minimum sentence of five and a maximum sentence of 10 years for those accused of paper leaks. For organised crimes, a minimum sentence of seven years and a fine of Rs 10 crore is proposed.

Furthermore, if coaching institutes are found involved in paper leaks, their property will be confiscated. The purpose of the Public Examination Amendment Bill is to strengthen the transparency, fairness, and credibility of examinations.