Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026: Tougher penalties face implementation hurdles, backlog challenges

The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 on July 29, 2026, to curb exam cheating. It increases fines to ₹10 crore and extends debarment periods. Experts said, "This is different from other laws," noting that strict trial timelines might face legal hurdles and create a huge case backlog.