Centre Takes Major Action on Paper Leaks; Bill Likely to be Tablled in Parliament on Monday; Uproar Expected

Centre Takes Major Action on Paper Leaks; Bill Likely to be Tablled in Parliament on Monday; Uproar Expected

The Modi government has taken a significant step to combat paper leaks. The Cabinet has approved an amendment bill addressing paper leaks, which is likely to be tabled in Parliament on July 27. The proposed amendments may include provisions such as 5 to 10 years of imprisonment and fines of up to ₹10 crore for those found guilty, trials in fast-track courts, restrictions on easy bail, and stringent action against paper setters and implicated institutions. Meanwhile, the Opposition argues that merely enacting a law will not stop paper leaks, whereas the BJP claims the new legislation will cripple the “paper mafia.” All eyes are now on Parliament, where a heated political debate over the bill is expected.