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The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment. The bill was introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on July 27.

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Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill

The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment. The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the House by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on July 27. The bill aims to prevent cheating and malpractices in public examinations. According to the bill, those found guilty of cheating and malpractices will face a minimum of five years in jail. The bill is expected to be a significant step towards preventing cheating and malpractices in public examinations.

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Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill

The Lok Sabha has passed a tougher anti-paper leak Bill, amid opposition from student groups and allegations of police excesses. The Bill aims to prevent the leak of sensitive information, including exam papers, and has been welcomed by the government as a major step towards ensuring the integrity of the education system. However, student groups have opposed the Bill, citing concerns about the impact on their rights and freedoms. The opposition has also raised questions about the Bill's provisions, which they claim are too broad and could be used to suppress dissent. The Bill is now set to be sent to the Rajya Sabha for further consideration.

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Lok Sabha Passes Stringent Public Examination Amendment Bill Amid Protests

The Indian Express reported that the Lok Sabha passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, by a voice vote amid sloganeering. The bill aims to prevent cheating in public examinations. The Opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, protested the police crackdown on student protesters in Delhi, which led to stormy scenes in the Lok Sabha. The bill is expected to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha soon.

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Anti-Paper Leak Bill Passed in Lok Sabha

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Lok Sabha Clears Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Din

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved a Bill to amend the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment, including up to 10 years' jail and a ₹50 lakh fine. The Bill was passed amid sloganeering by Opposition parties. The move aims to prevent cheating in public examinations. The Bill will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for approval. The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced by Minister of State Jitendra Singh. The Bill seeks to increase the punishment for cheating in public examinations from three years to 10 years and a fine of ₹50 lakh. The Bill also proposes to increase the fine for those found guilty of leaking examination papers from ₹10,000 to ₹50 lakh. The Bill will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for approval.

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Lok Sabha Passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026

The Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026, which aims to increase the punishment for exam malpractices. The bill proposes a minimum jail term of 5 years for those found guilty. The bill also seeks to increase the fine for those found guilty to Rs 10 lakh. The move is seen as a major step towards curbing exam malpractices in the country. The bill will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for further approval. The government has said that the bill will help to ensure that exams are conducted fairly and without any malpractices. The bill is seen as a major step towards improving the education sector in the country.

Live Law

Lok Sabha Passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026

The Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026, which aims to increase the minimum jail term for exam malpractices to five years. The bill is a significant development in the education sector, and has been welcomed by many experts who have long called for stricter penalties for exam malpractices. The bill is now set to be passed in the Rajya Sabha, where it is expected to face little opposition. The incident is a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by the education sector in terms of corruption and malpractices. According to a report by Live Law, the bill has been welcomed by many experts who have long called for stricter penalties for exam malpractices.

Live Law

Lok Sabha Passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026

The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 on Wednesday, introducing stricter penalties for exam malpractices. The bill, which was introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations. Under the new law, individuals found guilty of exam malpractices can face a minimum 5-year jail term and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore. The bill also introduces a provision for the confiscation of property and assets acquired through unfair means. The move comes after large-scale student protests led by the Cockroach Janta, which demanded stricter action against those involved in exam malpractices. The bill is now set to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha for further discussion.

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Parliament Monsoon Session Live, Day 8 Updates: Strict new law against exam paper leaks clears Lok Sabha

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, has cleared the Lok Sabha. The bill sets a two-month deadline to complete the investigation into paper leak cases and increases the punishment for individuals involved in unfair means. The Lok Sabha has given its assent to the legislation by a voice vote. The bill aims to strengthen the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024, which deals with paper leaks in exams.

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Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live Updates: Students Know Government Under PM Modi Can Reform System, Says Tejasvi Surya

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live Updates: The Centre on Monday introduced the Bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the anti-paper leaks law, with provisions for stricter punishment of up to 10 years in jail and Rs 50 lakh fine.

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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 7: DMK MP Seeks Abolition of NEET, Says it is Core Issue 'Against Students'

DMK MP Kanimozhi sought the abolition of NEET in the Rajya Sabha, saying it is a core issue 'against students'. The issue has been a point of contention in the Parliament Monsoon Session, with several MPs expressing concerns over the exam. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day, with the issue expected to be discussed further in the coming days. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was also discussed in the Lok Sabha, with several MPs expressing concerns over the bill. The bill aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations, but several MPs have expressed concerns over its implementation. The issue is expected to be discussed further in the coming days, with several MPs expected to raise their concerns over the bill. The Parliament Monsoon Session is expected to continue for several more days, with several key issues expected to be discussed.

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Parliament Fails to Function for the Second Day

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha failed to function for the second day of the Monsoon Session, amidst protests by the opposition over various issues. The opposition members protested over the alleged NEET paper leak, the police crackdown on students protesting in the national capital, and the alleged Ram Temple controversy. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Sandhya Ray, adjourned the House for the day, while the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar, also adjourned the House for the day. The Monsoon Session is scheduled to continue till August 12, 2026.

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