New Delhi, July 29 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that the government should focus on preventing paper leaks instead of relying only on punishment under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.

Speaking to reporters here on the Bill, Tharoor said that while provisions for punishment and fast-track courts were welcome, stronger measures were needed to prevent paper leaks in the first place.

"Punishment is fine. But before reaching the punishment, bring in provisions to prevent paper leaks. I have made a few suggestions in my address and article," Tharoor said.

He also questioned the effectiveness of fast-track courts, pointing to the existing backlog in the judicial system.

"Justice is...