Rijiju Urges MPs to Participate in Anti-Paper Leak Bill Discussion in Parliament on Monday
The bill would raise prison terms to 10 years and fines to Rs 50 lakh for paper leaks, with up to Rs 10 crore for syndicates.
- On Monday, Union Minister Jitendra Singh will table the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to significantly strengthen the legal framework against examination fraud and paper leaks.
- Amendments follow widespread protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination, which affected more than 22 lakh aspirants and prompted nationwide student demands for accountability and systemic reforms.
- The bill identifies 15 punishable offenses, including leaking question papers and tampering with OMR sheets; individuals face five to 10 years imprisonment with fines up to Rs 50 lakh, while organised syndicates face minimum seven-year sentences and Rs 10 crore fines.
- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju appealed to Members of Parliament to participate, citing "historic decisions" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as fast-track courts will complete trials within three months of chargesheet filing.
- This legislation remains a key priority for the ongoing Monsoon Session, with several NDA allies including Apna Dal and Shiv Sena representatives expected to participate in the parliamentary discussion.
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Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday appealed to all Members of Parliament to participate in the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, scheduled to be taken up in Parliament today. Follow the live updates here.
The monsoon session of Parliament is underway, and the government has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. This bill seeks to prevent unfair practices such as exam paper leaks and cheating.
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