Stricter Action, Fast-Track Courts: New Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha On Monday
The Indian government is introducing a new bill in the Lok Sabha to combat paper leaks in public examinations. The proposed legislation includes stricter penalties, such as up to 10 years in prison and heavy fines, and mandates the establishment of fast-track courts.
Why it matters
This legislative move is a direct response to widespread student protests and public outcry over the integrity of national testing systems.
Seeking to amend a two-year-old anti-paper leak law, a bill that proposes to set up fast-track courts in every state for speedy trials of accused and enhances punishment is set for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Monday.According to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, investigations into paper leak cases are to be completed within two months.The bill circulated to the Lok Sabha members ahead of its introduction says that individuals involved in paper leaks or unfair means in exams will get jail terms for a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years, and a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh.For organised crimes, the bill proposes a minimum sentence of seven years and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore.The present law has provisions for a minimum of three to five years of imprisonment to curb cheating and those involved in…
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