Government introduces paper leak Bill in Lok Sabha; debate likely on July 28
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📌 Summary:
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The government introduced in the Lok Sabha a Bill providing for harsher penalties and time-bound investigations into examination paper leaks
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The introduction happened amid an Opposition uproar demanding a discussion on police action against protesting students across the country
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Speaker Om Birla brokered a truce between the treasury and Opposition benches; the parliamentary stalemate is expected to end and the debate is likely on July 28
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Floor leaders of both the NDA and the INDIA bloc had been in contact through the day to negotiate the way forward
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS2 Polity & Governance — the legislative process, anti-cheating/examination-integrity law, and the role of the Speaker in resolving parliamentary deadlock.
📝 Prelims Facts:
- The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha; Speaker: Om Birla
- The Union's parent framework on this subject is the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- A Bill becomes law only after passage by both Houses of Parliament and assent by the President
🔑 Key Term: Time-bound investigation — a statutory requirement to complete an inquiry within a fixed period, intended to ensure speedy and credible justice.
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