Lok Sabha Debates Public Examinations Amendment Bill to Curb Paper Leaks

The Lok Sabha is set to debate the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill today, a legislative move aimed at curbing systemic paper leaks that have plagued national recruitment and entrance exams.

The bill proposes stringent penalties, including up to 10 years of imprisonment and fines of up to ₹1 crore for individuals or organizations found guilty of facilitating exam fraud.

Opposition parties are expected to challenge the bill, specifically criticizing the clause regarding the Special Task Force (STF), which they argue infringes upon the constitutional rights of individual states.