The Rajya Sabha has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, marking another step in the legislation. Parliament has approved tougher measures to crack down on examination paper leaks, paving the way for stricter punishments, fast-track trials and stronger investigations aimed at curbing exam-related fraud. The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 received Parliament's approval on Thursday after being passed by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote. The amended law increases penalties for those found guilty of leaking question papers or using unfair means in public examinations. During the discussion, the government said it was moving ahead with stronger legal measures to address issues affecting students and sought cooperation from all sections in tackling the problem of examination paper leaks.