Parliament Monsoon Session Day 10 LIVE: Lok Sabha to discuss key Bills on registrations of births and deaths, and strength of SC Judges
The Indian Parliament has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid opposition walkouts and protests regarding recent exam paper leaks. The session also includes discussions on legislation concerning birth and death registrations and the composition of the Supreme Court.
Why it matters
The passage of this bill reflects the government's attempt to address widespread public concern over examination integrity and systemic corruption in the education sector.
Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 , after the Rajya Sabha too cleared it on Thursday (July 30, 2026). The Lok Sabha had passed the Bill on Wednesday (July 29, 2026). Opposition members belonging to the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) walked out of the House before the reply by Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh to the seven-hour debate. The Upper House considered the Bill after the government listed it as supplementary agenda.
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