New Delhi, July 30, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, with the Upper House beginning an extensive debate on legislation aimed at strengthening safeguards against paper leaks and malpractice in public examinations.
Introducing the Bill, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the proposed amendments were based on the government’s experience in implementing the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and reflected its commitment to further strengthening the legal framework.
The minister informed the House that 52 FIRs had been registered since the 2024 law came into force. He also said incidents of suicides linked to paper leaks had declined following the enactment of the legislation.
The amendment Bill seeks to tighten provisions to curb unfair means in public examinations and address practical challenges identified during the implementation of the existing law.
The Rajya Sabha is scheduled to hold a discussion of around seven hours on the legislation. Congress President and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge opened the debate on behalf of his party.
Before the discussion commenced, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar? Wait—the source refers to the Chairman as Radhakrishnan, who reminded members to maintain decorum by adhering to Rules 235 and 238 and advised them against making continuous running commentary during the proceedings. He also assured members that additional time would be provided for the Leader of the Opposition if required.
During a brief exchange over speaking time, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said both the Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the House are accorded due respect in such matters.
The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after nearly nine hours of debate and now enters its next legislative stage in the Rajya Sabha.
The government has maintained that the proposed amendments will make the anti-paper leak law more effective, while members across party lines are expected to scrutinise its provisions during the ongoing debate.
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