Lok Sabha to introduce Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026 on Monday
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Why in news
The Lok Sabha is set to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 to curb examination malpractice and address grievances following the NEET paper leak.
Background
The bill proposes the establishment of fast-track courts in every state to expedite trials related to examination fraud. It seeks to increase the maximum jail term from five to ten years and raise the maximum fine to Rs 50 lakh.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillPublic Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- FactProposed maximum jail term: 10 years
- FactProposed maximum fine: Rs 50 lakh
- BodyFast-track courts to be established in every state for examination-related offenses
For Mains
Q. Examine the institutional measures required to ensure the integrity of national-level competitive examinations and the role of legislative reforms in curbing examination malpractice.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial bottleneck: Delays in conventional courts often allow perpetrators of paper leaks to evade immediate accountability
- Regulatory oversight: Need for a centralized, tech-enabled auditing mechanism for private and public testing agencies
- Deterrence mechanism: Balancing stringent punitive measures with the need for swift, transparent judicial processes
Keywords: Institutional integrity · Legislative oversight · Examination malpractice · Fast-track justice · Accountability
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