Centre Moves to Tighten Anti-Paper Leak Laws; Public Examinations Amendment Bill to Be Tabled in Parliament
Government proposes up to 10 years' imprisonment, ₹10 crore fine for paper leak offenders as PM Modi announces a Nandan Nilekani-led task force to strengthen exam transparency.
The Central Government is set to introduce the Public Examinations (Amendment) Bill in Parliament today as part of its efforts to curb examination paper leaks and restore confidence in India's public examination system. Union Minister Jitendra Singh will table the Bill in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session.
The proposed legislation seeks to impose stringent penalties on those involved in examination malpractices. Under the Bill, individuals found guilty of leaking examination papers could face up to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine of ₹10 crore.
The Bill also targets organizations facilitating such offences. If a service provider company is found guilty, it could be blacklisted for eight years. Company directors and managers held responsible may also face 10 years in prison and a ₹10 crore fine. Coaching institutes found involved in paper leak conspiracies could face confiscation of their properties.
The primary objective of the amendment is to strengthen the transparency, fairness, and credibility of public examinations while deterring organized examination fraud.
Alongside the legislative push, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the government's commitment to securing students' futures through comprehensive examination reforms. In a video message, the Prime Minister announced the formation of a six-member high-powered task force chaired by Nandan Nilekani.
The committee will recommend measures to prevent paper leaks, improve transparency, and integrate advanced technology into the examination system. PM Modi also stated that Fast Track Courts have been established to ensure swift action against those involved in examination-related crimes, emphasizing that offenders "will not be spared."
The twin initiatives—stricter legal provisions and systemic reforms—reflect the government's broader strategy to rebuild public trust and ensure that competitive examinations remain fair, secure, and merit-based.
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