Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Impose Stricter Punishment for Paper Leaks Amid Political Showdown
L'essentiel
Lok Sabha passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid disruptions and a political showdown over July 20 student protests, with stricter penalties for exam-related offences proposed.
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The Bill aims to curb exam irregularities amid recent controversies over paper leaks and student protests.
New Delhi: Amid repeated disruptions, sloganeering and adjournments, the Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to impose stricter punishment for paper leaks and examination-related offences. The debate, which resumed after days of deadlock, quickly turned into a political showdown after leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over the police action during the July 20 student protests, drawing sharp rebuttals from the treasury benches. [...] End of Article
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- Will the stricter penalties effectively reduce exam irregularities?
- How will the Special Task Force be constituted and operated?
