Indian upper house passes bill doubling exam leak prison terms to 10 years
The article highlights a systemic issue of exam leaks and political pressure leading to resignations.
The Indian upper house passed a bill on Thursday to double prison terms for exam leaks to 10 years and increase fines to over $1m, following protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) that forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The bill must be signed into law by President Droupadi Murmu after clearing the lower house earlier.
30 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Prime Minister Modi publicly endorsed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which strengthens examination security.
31 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — 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.
— 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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