Cabinet Approves Amended Paper Leak Bill Amid Ongoing Student Protests
Proposed legislation provides for up to 10 years' imprisonment and fines of up to ₹10 crore to strengthen action against examination paper leaks.
In a significant move amid the continuing paper leak controversy and nationwide student protests, the Union Cabinet on Friday approved the draft of the amended Paper Leak Bill, introducing much stricter penalties for those involved in examination-related fraud.
The decision was taken during a key Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).
According to the approved draft, individuals found guilty under the proposed law could face up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to ₹10 crore. The legislation is aimed at strengthening the legal framework to curb examination paper leaks, organised cheating networks, and other forms of malpractice that undermine the integrity of competitive examinations.
The Cabinet's approval comes at a time when the alleged NEET paper leak controversy has sparked widespread protests across the country. Demonstrating students have been demanding greater accountability, transparency in the examination system, and comprehensive reforms to prevent future irregularities.
The amended bill is expected to provide investigating agencies with stronger legal provisions to prosecute offenders and deter organised examination fraud. It will now move forward in the legislative process before becoming law.
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