Tag: Public Examinations Act

Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Parliament Today: What Punishments Could Be Introduced For Exam Fraud?

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha with proposals for tougher prison terms, higher fines and fast-track courts. While the government aims to strengthen the fight against paper leaks, students and experts are questioning whether harsher penalties alone can prevent future exam fraud.

India’s Exam-Leak Crisis Is Bigger Than NEET: Why Fast-Track Courts Cannot Replace Systemic Reform

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fast-track court proposal may speed up justice in paper leak cases, but India's recurring exam scandals reveal deeper failures in security, accountability and oversight. Lasting reform requires preventing leaks before they happen, not just punishing them afterward.