The Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026 is set to witness the introduction and consideration of a key anti-paper leak legislation on Monday, with the government moving the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The proposed legislation aims to strengthen measures against examination fraud and introduce stricter penalties for those involved in paper leaks and unfair practices. The day’s proceedings are scheduled to begin at 11 am with Question Hour, during which ministers will respond to questions listed by members of Parliament.
Following the initial proceedings, the Lok Sabha will take up the anti-paper leak Bill for consideration and passage as part of the government’s legislative agenda. The Bill will be moved by Dr Jitendra Singh, who will seek permission to introduce the proposed amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The legislation seeks to enhance transparency in competitive examinations and establish stronger legal safeguards to protect the interests of students appearing for major entrance and recruitment tests.
The proposed amendments come amid growing concerns over examination irregularities and allegations of paper leaks affecting students across the country. The government has stated that the new provisions are aimed at preventing malpractice while ensuring that genuine candidates do not suffer due to fraudulent activities carried out by individuals or organised groups. Among the key provisions proposed under the legislation are stricter punishments for those found guilty of examination-related offences.
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The Bill includes provisions for imprisonment of up to 10 years, financial penalties of up to Rs 10 crore, and confiscation of assets belonging to individuals involved in serious violations. It also proposes a mechanism aimed at ensuring that legal proceedings and verdicts in such cases are completed within three months. The move follows the Union Cabinet’s approval of the proposed amendments and related measures on Friday.
According to government sources, the legislation is part of a broader effort to establish fast-track courts and strengthen the legal framework for dealing with paper leaks and examination fraud cases. Apart from the anti-paper leak Bill, the Lok Sabha will also consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to move that the Bill, which seeks to further amend the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, be taken up for consideration. The government has maintained that reforms in the examination system are necessary to protect students’ futures and restore confidence in competitive examinations.
The proposed law is expected to be closely watched as Parliament debates measures aimed at balancing strict action against offenders with safeguards for students affected by examination-related disruptions. The introduction of the Bill comes against the backdrop of nationwide concerns over alleged irregularities in major examinations. With Parliament taking up the proposed amendments during the Monsoon Session, the government is seeking to create a stronger deterrent against paper leaks while ensuring greater accountability and transparency in the examination process.
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