India's crackdown on exam paper leaks

The Indian government has introduced legislative and judicial measures to combat exam paper leaks and unfair practices in public examinations, including a new Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 with stricter penalties and the establishment of fast-track courts across states. Prime Minister Modi announced the initiative in July 2026, though existing fast-track courts are experiencing significant case backlogs.

This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 12 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.