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Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak amendment bill amid opposition din
The Hindu··30 Jul
The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 on July 29 amid opposition protests, proposing five to ten years imprisonment and fines up to Rs 50 lakh for examination paper leak offences. The bill amends the 2024 anti-paper leak law following the NEET-UG 2026 controversy. Opposition MPs protested even as the government pushed the legislation through.
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What It Means For You
- Students preparing for competitive exams may see stronger deterrents if the amended law is enforced against organised leak networks.
- Parents want assurance that tougher penalties translate into secure examinations, not just legislative symbolism after the NEET leak.
- Anyone involved in exam administration faces higher legal risk, with fines up to Rs 50 lakh for paper leak offences.
What's Happening
- The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 on July 29 amid opposition protests and din.
- The bill proposes imprisonment of five to ten years and fines up to Rs 50 lakh for examination paper leak offences.
- The legislation amends the 2024 anti-paper leak law following the NEET-UG 2026 leak controversy.
Five To Ten Years For Exam Fraud
- Student protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak disrupted Parliament for much of the Monsoon session.
- Opposition parties argue tougher penalties alone cannot fix systemic vulnerabilities in exam conduct and security.
- The CBI charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET case proceeded parallel to this legislative push.
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