Lok Sabha Passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill

The Lok Sabha passes the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote after extensive discussion. The bill strengthens the 2024 law, increasing the prison term for exam malpractice from 3–5 years to 5–10 years, raising the maximum fine from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh, and mandating fast-track courts in every state and union territory.