Government introduces bill to curb exam malpractices and deter organized crime groups
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Why in news
The Indian government introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill to curb exam malpractices and deter organized crime groups involved in paper leaks.
Background
The bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 27, 2026. It aims to provide for harsher penalties, time-bound investigations, and speedy trials to ensure merit-based selections.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillPublic Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- FactThe bill focuses on time-bound investigations and harsher penalties for paper leaks.
- FactThe bill targets organized crime groups involved in examination malpractices.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how strengthening anti-cheating laws and ensuring speedy trials can safeguard the integrity of the merit-based selection process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- integrity of public examinations
- deterrence of organized crime
- judicial efficiency
- transparency in recruitment
Keywords: merit-based selection · deterrence · time-bound investigation · organized crime · transparency
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