Parliament passes legislation to prevent unfair means in public examinations

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Parliament has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which tightens India's anti-paper leak law by raising punishments and fines for examination fraud.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Bill's passage in a selfie-style video address, saying paper leaks had plagued governments for decades and harmed students' futures.
The amendments follow the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak and newer allegations that triggered student protests.
The law now awaits the President's assent and matters because it imposes stricter jail terms, higher fines, time-bound investigations and fast-track courts for exam-related crimes.

Presidential assent to formally convert the Bill into law
States and Union Territories setting up fast-track courts to complete trials within three months
Implementation of the two-month deadline for investigations after Centre's referral

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