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What is the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill

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What is the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill

The Rajya Sabha will take up the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill for consideration and passing The Lok Sabha began its proceedings with Question Hour, but was adjourned till 2 PM after continous disruption by the opposition MPs.

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 7: Lok Sabha likely to take up Public Examinations Amendment Bill discussion

The Lok Sabha is likely to take up a discussion on the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, after the Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day. The bill aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations and has been a key demand of the opposition. The debate is expected to be intense, with several NDA speakers set to address the House.

Lok Sabha tables Public Examinations Amendment Bill with stricter penalties

The government tabled the Public Examinations Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on July 27, proposing stricter penalties for paper leaks and malpractices in public examinations. The bill follows widespread protests that resulted in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The amendment aims to enhance accountability and deter cheating in exams like NEET and JEE. The Lok Sabha is expected to debate the bill in the upcoming session.

Government to Introduce Public Examinations Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

The government is set to introduce the Public Examinations Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, with the aim of addressing the issue of paper leaks in public examinations. The bill is expected to make significant changes to the existing laws governing public examinations, with the aim of preventing paper leaks and ensuring the integrity of the examination process. The bill is likely to be moved by Minister Jitendra Singh, with several NDA speakers expected to participate in the debate.

Centre to introduce anti-paper leak amendment Bill in Parliament's Monsoon Session

Union minister Jitendra Singh will introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on July 27, 2026. The Bill aims to strengthen measures against paper leaks in public examinations. Opposition parties have demanded an urgent discussion on alleged police brutality against students protesting the NEET paper leak. The Monsoon Session of Parliament resumed after a week of disruptions over the issue. The government has not yet responded to the Opposition's demands.

Centre to Introduce Public Examinations Amendment Bill in Parliament

The Parliament is set to resume on Monday after a week of disruptions over the NEET paper leak and police brutality during July 20 Jantar Mantar protests. Union Minister Jitendra Singh is set to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The bill increases the punishment for individuals involved in paper leaks of government examinations. The Opposition has issued adjournment notices over the NEET paper leak and police brutality during the protests. The Parliament is expected to discuss the bill and other key issues during the ongoing session.

Kiren Rijiju Urges MPs to Participate in Public Examinations Amendment Bill

Kiren Rijiju has urged MPs to participate in the discussion of the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, which aims to prevent paper leaks in exams. The bill includes strong penal provisions and fast trials. According to Moneycontrol.com, the bill will be discussed in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament. The government hopes to pass the bill to ensure a robust and reliable examination system.

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