Following its passage in the Lok Sabha, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, has now been approved by the Rajya Sabha. This legislation introduces strict penalties, including a maximum prison term of 10 years and fines reaching ₹10 crore for individuals linked to paper leaks. The bill is currently awaiting the formal signature of President Droupadi Murmu to officially become law.