Lok Sabha to Discuss Bill Addressing Exam Paper Leak Issues

The Lok Sabha is gearing up for discussions on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2026, aimed at addressing the serious issue of exam paper leaks. Following protests from students, a consensus among major political parties has been reached to deliberate on this crucial legislation. The bill proposes stringent penalties, including imprisonment and hefty fines for those involved in leaking exam papers. Speaker Om Birla emphasized the bill's significance for the future of millions of students, urging all parties to engage in meaningful discussions. Despite initial delays, the Lok Sabha is expected to move forward with this important topic soon.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2026, 18:14 IST

Agreement Reached for Discussion on Exam Bill

New Delhi, July 27 - A consensus has been reached to resolve the ongoing deadlock in the Lok Sabha regarding police action against students protesting the NEET question paper leak. Discussions on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2026, are expected to commence on Tuesday, according to sources. It was reported that under the initiative of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, all major political parties have agreed to engage in discussions regarding the bill.

On Monday, amidst uproar from opposition members, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Jitendra Singh, introduced the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the House.

The provisions of the bill stipulate that individuals involved in leaking examination papers or using unfair means could face imprisonment for a minimum of five years and up to ten years, along with fines of up to 50 lakh rupees. This bill, which amends the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, proposes a minimum of seven years of imprisonment and fines up to 10 crore rupees for organized crimes.

During the proceedings on Monday, Birla urged all parties to initiate discussions on this significant bill, emphasizing its importance for the future of millions of youth in the country, their hard work, and aspirations. He stated, 'This bill is a crucial step towards effectively curbing crimes like question paper leaks and protecting the interests of millions of young individuals by imposing stringent penalties on offenders.'

Birla allocated three hours for the government and all parties to reach an agreement, aiming to start discussions on the bill by 5 PM. He expressed his willingness to extend the discussion time to six hours, with the possibility of further extensions if needed. However, discussions on the bill could not commence that day, and the proceedings were adjourned after three suspensions.

According to sources, the Lok Sabha Speaker engaged in discussions with leaders of various political parties, resulting in an agreement to hold a detailed discussion on the bill on Tuesday.