Public Exams Amendment Bill set for Rajya Sabha

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, is expected to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, a day after passing the Lok Sabha amid heated debate over paper leaks and police action against student protesters. The bill increases penalties for exam malpractices, including up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to ₹10 crore for organized crimes. A Special Task Force and fast-track courts are proposed. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing pellet gun use on protesters.