Parliament Set to Consider Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Push for Reforms

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 is scheduled to be presented and considered in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Union Minister Jitendra Singh will move the legislation, which seeks to strengthen measures against examination paper leaks and curb malpractices. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to speak on the bill around 2 pm.

The introduction follows a fierce debate on Tuesday between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Opposition parties. The government has framed the bill as a transformative milestone and a reaffirmation of its commitment to safeguarding students' welfare. However, Opposition members have criticized the move; Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi described the amendments as a "cosmetic exercise," arguing that the need for new legislation proves the failure of the 2024 law. Additionally, some Opposition members raised concerns over the alleged use of pellet guns and electric batons against students protesting paper leaks.

Other legislative business expected on Wednesday includes the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill 2026 and the Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill. The House is also slated to consider a motion extending the deadline for the Joint Parliamentary Committee's report on the One Nation, One Election Bills until the Winter Session of 2026.

Simultaneously, Opposition MPs have submitted notices to suspend regular business to discuss several other issues. These include the Cauvery water dispute and a call for a comprehensive overhaul of the Anti-Defection Law to prevent political opportunism, as noted by Congress MP Manish Tewari. Other notices mentioned include discussions on the Ram Mandir fund row.