Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Oppn Targets Govt Over ‘Police Brutality’; Anti-Paper Leak Bill Tabled in LS

New Delhi: The Center is set to press ahead with a key legislative agenda in Parliament on Monday, with the proposed amendment to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 expected to dominate proceedings in the Lok Sabha.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh is scheduled to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to tighten the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpractice.

Stricter Punishment Proposed

The proposed amendment aims to significantly strengthen the existing anti-paper leak law by increasing the maximum punishment to 10 years’ imprisonment and raising the maximum fine to ₹10 crore for offenses linked to paper leaks and other unfair practices in public examinations.

Following the introduction of the Bill, the government is expected to seek the House’s approval to consider and pass the legislation. However, it is uncommon for a Bill to be introduced and passed on the same day.

The move comes amid growing public concern over repeated paper leak controversies involving competitive examinations, including NEET, which have triggered nationwide protests and demands for greater accountability.

Opposition Keeps Up Pressure

The Congress-led Opposition is expected to continue targeting the government over the alleged police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak issue.

Opposition parties are likely to demand action against those responsible for the alleged assault on protesters and seek an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They are also expected to press for a detailed discussion on examination reforms and accountability.

Monsoon Session Faces Another Stormy Day

The first week of the Monsoon Session witnessed repeated disruptions, with Opposition parties staging protests inside and outside Parliament over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy.

If the ongoing deadlock between the government and the Opposition eases, Parliament could witness a heated debate on examination reforms, paper leak prevention and the proposed amendments to the anti-cheating law.