Newsinc24 Team The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote, approving sweeping changes to the anti-paper leak law that prescribe stricter punishment of up to 10 years' imprisonment and a Rs 50 lakh fine for offenders. The legislation was passed amid sloganeering by Opposition parties following a stormy exchange over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the police action against student protesters last week. The Bill was introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on July 27. It seeks to establish fast-track courts in every state to exclusively try paper leak cases and mandates that investigations be completed within two months.The Bill also targets organised paper leak syndicates with penalties of up to Rs 10 crore. Immediately after the Bill was passed, the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day.
Replying to the discussion on the bill, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh said, the amendment in the bill has been brought to make the law more stringent and ensure speedy justice. He said, the new Bill is a reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to safeguard the welfare of students and youth. Dr Singh said, the incidents of paper leaks have taken place in various states ruled by different parties. Hitting out at the Opposition for their conduct, Dr Singh said that when an important bill is being discussed, the Opposition is playing politics, instead of offering suggestions.
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