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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 30th July 2026.
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The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote after a two-day debate marked by sharp government–Opposition exchanges. The Bill increases imprisonment for individuals using unfair means to five–ten years and raises the maximum fine to ₹50 lakh. Service providers may face fines up to ₹5 crore and eight-year debarment, while organised examination crime can attract seven–ten years’ imprisonment and penalties up to ₹10 crore. The government argues that stringent punishment, time-bound investigation and fast-track trials will protect students’ aspirations and restore examination integrity. The Opposition supports stronger action against leaks but questions implementation and demands accountability for police action against protesters. The logic is that paper leaks constitute organised attacks on merit and equality of opportunity. The gist is that punishment is necessary, but durable reform also requires secure logistics, independent audits, technological safeguards and institutional accountability.
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Key news from Indian Express: Lok Sabha passes anti-paper-leak bill with stringent penalties, CBI reveals NEET paper-leak network across states, Supreme Court on retrospective environmental clearance.
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