Prime Minister Narendra Modi said paper-leak gangs will not be spared following the passage of an anti-paper-leak amendment Bill in Parliament [1].
The legislation aims to restore trust in the national testing infrastructure. By introducing stricter punishments for those who compromise exam integrity, the government seeks to protect the career prospects of millions of students who rely on these competitive tests for employment and education.
Parliament passed the amendment Bill on July 30, 2026 [1]. The move follows a period of significant unrest and instability in the education sector. Specifically, the NEET exam faced disruptions for six consecutive days before the Bill was discussed in the legislature [2].
In a video shared after the Lok Sabha's decision, Modi said the new law will strengthen transparency, fairness, and credibility in India's public examination system [3]. He said the government is committed to a robust system where merit is the only criteria for success.
"Paper leak gangs will not be spared," Modi said [4].
The legislation is designed to deter organized criminal networks that specialize in stealing and selling exam papers. The government intends for the stricter penalties to serve as a warning to those attempting to manipulate public examinations.
The passage of the Bill occurred during the monsoon session of Parliament, where the Lok Sabha debated the measures necessary to secure the testing process [2]. While the government focused on the necessity of the law, the session was marked by political tension, including walkouts by opposition members during the proceedings [1].
“"Paper leak gangs will not be spared."”
The passage of this Bill reflects the Indian government's attempt to address systemic vulnerabilities in high-stakes testing. By shifting the focus toward criminal deterrence and transparency, the administration is responding to public outcry over exam irregularities that have historically undermined the perceived fairness of the civil service and medical entrance pipelines.
