India, July 30 -- The Rajya Sabha on Thursday debated the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, a day after it was okayed by the Lok Sabha. The bill, once passed by the Upper House too, will be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for assent before it becomes law.

Tabling the bill on Wednesday, Union minister of state Jitendra Singh said the amendments showed the government's willingness to "learn from experience" and strengthen the anti-paper leak law enacted in 2024. The legislation tightens penalties for examination-related fraud, introduces time-bound investigations and trials, and creates a framework for Special Task Forces and Fast Track Courts to deal with organised examination crimes.

The amendments ...