Stricter punishment, speedy probe as President Murmu assents to tweaked anti-paper leak Bill

In a gazette notification issued on July 31, the law ministry said President Murmu has given her assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026

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

Cockroach Janta party (CJP) supporters hold a banner and placards during a march in Hyderabad celebrating the victory of students' protest across the nation over the NEET paper leak issue. (PTI Photo) 4 min readJul 31, 2026 06:48 PM IST First published on: Jul 31, 2026 at 06:48 PM IST By Satya Mohanty When the Cockroac

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