New anti-paper leak bill passed amid Opposition uproar in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which introduces harsher penalties for examination paper leaks, including up to 10 years of imprisonment and fines up to ₹50 lakh. The bill's passage followed significant student protests that led to the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and it aims to enhance the integrity of public examinations. The debate was contentious, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accusing Union Home Minister Amit Shah of ordering police violence against protesters, a claim that sparked heated exchanges in the House.