Anti-Paper Leak Bill Passed with Stricter Penalties

The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing harsher punishments for exam malpractices. Individuals involved in paper leaks face 5-10 years jail and fines up to Rs 50 lakh, while organized crimes carry a minimum 7-year sentence and up to Rs 10 crore fine. The bill empowers states to set up special fast-track courts for trials to be completed within three months, and allows the central government to form task forces for investigations, aiming to safeguard the integrity of exams conducted by agencies like UPSC, SSC, and NTA.