Rajya Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 1 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 on July 30, 2026.
The bill prescribes imprisonment of five to ten years and a fine of up to ₹50 lakh for individuals involved in paper leaks.
For organised crimes related to paper leaks, the bill mandates a minimum jail term of seven years and a fine of up to ₹10 crore.
The amendment empowers state governments and Union Territory administrations to designate special fast-track courts for trials under the law.
Trials in these special courts must conclude within three months of filing the charge sheet.
The central government can constitute a special task force to investigate offences under the law if necessary.