What happened in the Lok Sabha
The Union government introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to strengthen rules against examination paper leaks and related unfair practices. The Bill is being debated after political protests and disruption linked to alleged examination paper-leak events.
During the Lok Sabha sitting, Speaker Om Birla brokered a truce expected to end the immediate stalemate. The Lok Sabha allocated six hours for debate and discussion related to the Bill’s consideration, and members across parties moved 91 amendments.
Public protests at Jantar Mantar were linked to alleged NEET paper-leak events.
Background and earlier position on anti-paper-leak measures
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 is presented as an update to the existing anti-paper leak legal framework.
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