Explained: What changes after India's tougher anti-paper leak law comes into force

A new anti-paper leak law is now in effect across India. Investigations into exam fraud must now conclude within two months. Trials will be expedited through fast-track courts, aiming for quicker resolutions. Individuals face up to ten years imprisonment and significant fines for paper leaks. Organized rackets will rec

The bill, which would increase penalties for leaking exam papers, must now be signed into law by President Droupadi Murmu. The approval, which came after several hours of discussion, followed weeks of mass protests over leaked exam papers

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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