Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 Archives

From Anti-Paper Leak Bill to a Digital Conduct Code for Lawyers: July 2026’s Biggest Legislative and Regulatory Developments

July 2026 saw a wide range of legislative and regulatory activity, including examination integrity reforms, judicial and governance measures, social security changes, business compliance updates, and notable initiatives by Bar Council of India impacting legal education, professional conduct and the regulation of the legal profession.

Lok Sabha Passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Lok Sabha Approves Anti-Paper Leak Bill; 2-Month Probe, 3-Month Trial Framework

Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which proposes Special Fast-Track Courts, time-bound investigations and enhanced penalties for paper leak offences.

Legislation Updates Statutes/Bills/Ordinances

Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026: Fast-Track Courts, Special Task Force, 3-Month Trial Deadline, Harsher Penalties

Introduced in the Lok Sabha amid recurring paper leak controversies, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to curb examination-related crimes through Special Task Forces, Fast-Track Courts, time-bound investigations and tougher punishments.