NationalMonday, 27 July 2026·The Hindu - National
Lok Sabha Bill 2026 to tighten anti-paper leak law with 2-month probe and 3-month trial limit
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 27, 2026 to strengthen anti-paper leak provisions.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 27, 2026, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for DoPT Jitendra Singh to tighten India’s anti-paper leak law.
Key specifics
- The Bill amends the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which is a 2-year-old law.
- State Governments and Union Territory Administrations can designate any Court of Session as a Special Fast Track Court.
- Trials in these courts must be conducted on a day-to-day basis and completed within 3 months from the date of filing the chargesheet.
- Investigations into paper leak cases are to be completed within 2 months, according to the Bill.
- The Bill also proposes appeals before a Division Bench of the High Court, with disposal targeted within 3 months of admission.
Exam lens
Polity and governance MCQ focus: Lok Sabha, Jitendra Singh, Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, 2-month investigation limit, 3-month trial limit, Special Fast Track Court, Division Bench of High Court.