Exam Leak Protests Prompt Amendment Bill Passage

12 UPDATES · 31 DAYS · 30 JUN 2026 — 31 JUL 2026

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Latest · 31 Jul 2026

The Lok Sabha will consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, and the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, during today's session.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the nationwide protests and political reactions following the leak of over 152 question papers for various exams, including the introduction and passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, to address the issue. It excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of the exam leak controversy and the subsequent legislative response.

The full story, from the beginning

30Jun

STORY BEGINS — Indian Express

Pargat Singh demands Pradhan’s resignation over NEET row, demands ‘fixed exam calendar’ | Chandigarh News

3 weeks later

19Jul

The Hindu

Kerala Minister Sunny Joseph declared a national crisis due to over 152 leaked question papers affecting millions of candidates, prompting a nationwide protest led by Rahul Gandhi.

The Hindu

The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) blames the BJP-led Union government for failing to address recurring examination paper leaks since 2014, impacting nearly 7.5 crore students nationwide.

25Jul

NDTV

Pralhad Joshi assumed the additional role of Education Minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to protests over exam paper leaks.

27Jul

NDTV

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha to increase penalties for paper leaks.

28Jul

The Hindu

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill was debated in Lok Sabha, with differing opinions expressed by the Congress and BJP.

Indian Express

The BJP-led NDA government passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, to enhance exam fairness and punish paper leak offenders more severely.

Indian Express

Opposition MPs criticized the government's handling of education and recent protests over paper leaks, demanding genuine reforms and calling for the Education Minister's resignation.

30Jul

NDTV

Parliament passed an amendment bill to strengthen the examination system, in response to accusations of exam leaks and police brutality.

NDTV

Prime Minister Modi publicly endorsed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which strengthens examination security.

31Jul

Al Jazeera

India's upper house passed legislation to double prison terms for exam leaks and increase fines, in response to protests by the Cockroach Janta Party.

LATEST UPDATE — Indian Express

The Lok Sabha will consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, and the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, during today's session.

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