Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has criticized the central government for its ineffectiveness in preventing exam paper leaks, citing that 44 of the 45 accused in the 2024 NEET-UG case have secured bail.
Gaurav Gogoi, a prominent Congress leader, has publicly criticized the central government for its failure to effectively address the issue of exam paper leaks. During a recent statement, he highlighted that 44 out of the 45 individuals accused in the 2024 NEET-UG paper leak case have already been granted bail, raising concerns about the government's seriousness in tackling this persistent problem. Gogoi's remarks come amid ongoing debates about the integrity of examination processes in India, urging the government to take more stringent measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
The Lok Sabha has taken up for discussion the Centre's proposed legislation to amend the anti-paper leak law. The bill aims to provide tougher safeguards against examination fraud and wider education reforms following the NEET (UG) question paper leak in May. The opposition has criticized the bill, saying it does not go far enough to address the issue of paper leaks. The Centre has defended the bill, saying it is a significant step towards addressing the issue. The debate is ongoing, and the outcome of the discussion remains uncertain.
The Lok Sabha will take up the anti-paper leak Bill for discussion at 2 pm on Tuesday after Speaker Om Birla forged an agreement between parties. The Bill aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations. The Bill has been pending in the Lok Sabha for several months, and the Speaker's intervention has helped to break the deadlock. The Bill is expected to be passed in the Lok Sabha, with several parties supporting the measure. The Bill will then be sent to the Rajya Sabha for further discussion and approval.
The government on Monday introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha to prevent unfair means in public examinations. The Bill provides for harsher penalties and time-bound investigations into examination paper leaks. The Lok Sabha has allocated six hours for the discussion of the Bill, with 91 amendments moved by members. The Opposition is likely to corner the government on the Ram Temple donation controversy and the introduction of ethanol-blended fuel.
The Indian government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the anti-paper leaks law with stricter punishment of up to 10 years in jail and a fine of Rs 50 lakh. The move comes after large-scale student protests against the NEET fiasco, which forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign. The proposed legislation aims to prevent the leakage of examination papers and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
The Lok Sabha will take up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 today, marking Parliament’s first substantive legislative debate of the Monsoon Session. The bill aims to curb malpractices in public examinations, including the NEET paper leak controversy that has dominated proceedings. Speaker Om Birla’s behind-the-scenes negotiations with party leaders helped break the week-long deadlock, allowing the debate to proceed. The bill seeks to strengthen penalties and introduce stricter oversight for examination authorities. Opposition parties have demanded a joint parliamentary committee to probe the NEET leak before any legislative action.
The opposition has been raking up the NEET paper leak issue in the Parliament Monsoon Session 2026, leading to a deadlock on legislative business. Om Birla has given the Centre and the Opposition three hours to end the deadlock on the anti-paper leak bill. The Bill comes amid nationwide protests over NEET-UG paper leaks and examination irregularities.
Parliament's Monsoon Session was adjourned until July 28, 2026, after Opposition parties staged protests against the anti-paper leak bill in the Lok Sabha. The bill, introduced by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, seeks to impose strict penalties for exam malpractice, including imprisonment and fines up to ₹1 crore. Opposition leaders, including Congress and AAP, demanded broader consultations and accused the government of rushing the legislation. The protests began during a scheduled discussion on July 27, leading to repeated adjournments. The bill is now expected to be taken up again on July 28.
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed the government’s intent to pass the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill on Monday, bypassing debate if necessary. The Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha, seeks to impose imprisonment of 5–10 years and fines up to ₹50 lakh for exam fraud. Opposition parties have demanded a parliamentary committee review, arguing the legislation lacks adequate safeguards. Speaker Birla urged all parties to engage in consultations to avoid procedural disruptions.
The government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to provide for stricter measures to check paper leaks. The bill comes amid protests by opposition parties against the police action during the student agitation over the NEET issue. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill was introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who said that the bill aims to provide for stricter measures to prevent paper leaks. The bill has been met with protests by opposition parties, who have accused the government of being insensitive to the concerns of students.
The Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla. The notice will be moved by three Congress members, Mohamed Jawed, K Suresh, and Mallu Ravi. If the resolution is taken up, Mr. Birla will not preside over the proceedings. The resolution is expected to be taken up during the second phase of the budget session.