NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the Union Cabinet will meet today to finalize a suite of stringent legal measures to eliminate examination malpractices and penalize paper leak syndicates.
In a late-night video message shared on X, the Prime Minister assured students that comprehensive legislative action is imminent to safeguard the integrity of national competitive tests.
Cabinet Agenda & Statutory Focus
The Cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday afternoon is expected to review and clear key amendments to strengthen current anti-cheating legislation:
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Stricter Penalties: The Cabinet will finalize proposals to significantly increase prison terms and monetary fines for offenders involved in paper leaks, exceeding the current limits under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
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Statutory Fast-Track Courts: The upcoming Bill will formally embed provisions for setting up designated fast-track courts to ensure time-bound trials and swift convictions.
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Parliamentary Timeline: Following approval by the Cabinet today, the Amendment Bill is slated for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Monday to ensure rapid passage during the ongoing Parliament session.
Prime Minister’s Assurance to Students
Addressing the concerns of millions of candidates across the country, PM Modi emphasized the government’s resolve to protect their academic timeline:
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Student Protection: The Prime Minister noted that safeguarding the academic progress of over 22 lakh candidates has been the administration’s primary focus.
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Administrative Urgency: PM Modi highlighted that government departments worked late into the night to prepare the legislative framework ahead of today’s Cabinet deliberations.
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Accountability: The Prime Minister reaffirmed that individuals found guilty of compromising examination systems will face strict legal consequences.
