Anti-paper leak bill clears Parliament; PM Modi says it will build a credible exam system

Parliament approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law. This legislation introduces stricter punishments for individuals involved in exam malpractices. Prime Minister Modi stated this is a crucial step for a credible exam system. The bill proposes significant jail terms and substantial fines for offenders. It also

PM Modi said the Bill will make the exam system more robust and trustworthy.

2 min readUpdated: Jul 30, 2026 11:01 PM IST PM Modi said that anyone who tries to play with the future of the youth of the nation "will not be spared," which is why tougher laws are needed.Acknowledging that reform in education sector had become compulsory at a national scale, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday

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India’s lower house of parliament approved a bill on Wednesday that would toughen penalties for leaking exam papers, after youth-led protests calling for sweeping reforms forced the education minister to resign.

NEW DELHI: India's government proposed on Tuesday (Jul 28) longer jail terms and heftier fines for examination paper leaks, seeking to restore confidence after youth-led protests focused on education reforms rocked the country.Under the proposed legal change submitted to parliament, the maximum prison term for those in