INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 25th July 2026

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 25th July 2026.

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1. Tough Anti-Paper-Leak Law: Deterrence, Speedy Justice and Examination Reform

The Union Cabinet cleared a stringent Bill to tackle examination paper leaks, proposing imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines reaching ₹10 crore for organised offences. The legislation also provides statutory backing for fast-track courts and aims at completing trials within roughly five months. The move follows widespread student protests over examination irregularities and reflects recognition that paper leaks are not ordinary cheating but organised attacks on equality of opportunity. The logic is deterrence: large criminal networks profit from compromised examination systems, while delayed prosecution weakens public confidence. However, tougher punishment must be complemented by preventive reforms—secure question-paper transmission, cyber audits, accountability of examination off