Union Minister Jitendra Singh defended the government's proposed amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, calling them a landmark step to protect students and ensure the integrity of public examinations. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Singh said the legislation reflects the government's commitment to safeguarding the future of India's youth and preventing exam malpractices. He added that incidents of paper leaks have occurred in states governed by different political parties and announced that the government will set up fast-track courts for speedy trials in paper leak cases, along with a task force to recommend comprehensive examination reforms.

The draft legislation was circulated among MPs on the same day that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid youth protests.

In the current bill, the jail term for unfair means and offences was three to five years with ₹10 lakh fine. | India News

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