By Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the Centre is preparing a tougher legal framework to combat examination paper leaks, describing the issue as a serious concern that affects the future of millions of students. In a late-night video message, he said the proposed legislation would be placed before the Union Cabinet and, after approval, the government would seek to introduce it in Parliament at the earliest.
The Prime Minister said the proposed law would include stricter punitive measures against those involved in paper leak cases, along with provisions for fast-track courts to ensure quicker investigations and timely justice. He reiterated that safeguarding the integrity of competitive examinations remains one of the government’s highest priorities.
Addressing students and their families, Mr. Modi acknowledged the anxiety caused by recent examination controversies. He said a paper leak is not merely an administrative lapse but an issue that deeply impacts the aspirations of young people and their parents, making it essential to respond with strong legal and institutional measures.
He noted that several actions had already been taken in the weeks following the reported paper leak incidents. According to the Prime Minister, multiple accused individuals have been arrested, and investigations are continuing. He added that the government’s immediate focus was to ensure that students did not lose an academic year because of the disruption.
Referring to the re-conduct of examinations, Mr. Modi said the Centre worked swiftly to enable around 22 lakh students to complete their exams in the shortest possible time. He described the effort as necessary to protect students’ academic interests while maintaining the credibility of the examination process.
The Prime Minister also revealed that he had directed officials to prepare a proposal for establishing fast-track courts dedicated to such offences. He said the draft resolution was submitted late at night and would be placed before the Union Cabinet for discussion.
According to Mr. Modi, once the Cabinet finalises the proposal, the government will attempt to introduce and pass the legislation during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed law is expected to strengthen the legal framework against examination fraud through stricter punishment and faster judicial proceedings.
The announcement follows the Prime Minister’s remarks during the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting earlier this week, where he assured lawmakers that the government is working to make India’s examination system more secure, transparent, and resistant to malpractice.
