Latest Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act News & Updates

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Examination paper scams have long plagued India’s education and recruitment systems across governments and political eras, undermining public trust in examinations and leaving millions of students in limbo. While successive governments have announced measures to curb the menace, the rate of convictions has remained negligible, with trials dragging on for years. State‑level recruitment examinations have also been repeatedly marred by leaks. Investigations reveal a ne…

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on setting up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment in paper leak cases, the Delhi High Court on Thursday constituted a specially designated Fast Track Court to exclusively try offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and connected cases. In an order issued by the Registrar General, the Delhi High Court said that Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya has ordered the posti…

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday intensified its probe into the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and examination irregularities by arresting five accused persons following raids at multiple locations across the country.According to officials, the CBI has arrested five accused persons in the case — three from Jaipur, one from Gurugram and one from Nashik. Several other suspects are currently also being examined.The arrested accused have been identif…

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday intensified its probe into the alleged irregularities and paper leak case in the NEET-UG 2026 examination by arresting five accused persons and conducting searches at multiple locations across the country.According to the central agency, three accused were arrested from Jaipur, one from Gurugram and another from Nashik. Several other suspects are currently being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.The CBI…