Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024

Timeline

1. 24 Jul2026
   Legislation

   Cabinet clears tougher Anti-Paper Leak amendment: up to 10 years, Rs 10 crore fine¹²³

   The Union Cabinet approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 on 24 July 2026. Organised-crime punishment rises from 5-10 to 7-10 years with a maximum fine of Rs 10 crore (from Rs 1 crore); individuals face 5-10 years and up to Rs 50 lakh; service providers face up to Rs 5 crore and 8 years' debarment. The bill provides Special Fast Track Courts, investigation within two months and trial within three months of charge sheet.

   • The Union Cabinet approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 on 24 July 2026
   • Organised-crime punishment rises from 5-10 to 7-10 years with a maximum fine of Rs 10 crore (from Rs 1 crore); individuals face 5-10 years and up to Rs 50 lakh; service providers face up to Rs 5 crore and 8 years' debarment
   • The bill provides Special Fast Track Courts, investigation within two months and trial within three months of charge sheet
   • Lok Sabha passed it by voice vote on 29 July and Rajya Sabha on 30 July 2026
2. 23 Jul2026
   Legislation

   Modi announces fast-track courts for exam paper-leak cases⁴⁵⁶

   PM Modi announced on 23 July 2026 that the government would set up fast-track courts for swift punishment in paper-leak cases, amid the NEET-UG protests. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 later provided for Special Fast Track Courts and was passed by Parliament by 30 July.

   • PM Modi announced on 23 July 2026 that the government would set up fast-track courts for swift punishment in paper-leak cases, amid the NEET-UG protests
   • The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 later provided for Special Fast Track Courts and was passed by Parliament by 30 July

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Sources

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4. Business Standard
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