ANTI-PAPER LEAK LAW OF 2024 AND ITS ROLE IN COMBATING CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS: A CRITICAL STUDY

AUTHOR – PRIYAL KANOJIYA* & MS. SAUMYA SHUKLA**

* STUDENT AT UNITEDWORLD SCHOOL OF LAW, KARNAVATI UNIVERSITY

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LAW AT UNITEDWORLD SCHOOL OF LAW, KARNAVATI UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – PRIYAL KANOJIYA & MS. SAUMYA SHUKLA, ANTI-PAPER LEAK LAW OF 2024 AND ITS ROLE IN COMBATING CORRUPTION IN PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS: A CRITICAL STUDY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (4) OF 2025, PG. 510-519, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

The Anti-Paper Leak Law of 2024 marks a significant legislative step towards restoring integrity and transparency in India’s public examination system. Enacted in response to recurring incidents of question paper leaks across various competitive and recruitment exams, the law introduces stringent penal provisions, technological safeguards, and institutional accountability to detkeer malpractice. This critical study analyzes the legal, administrative, and ethical dimensions of the law, examining its effectiveness in curbing corruption and reinforcing public trust in merit-based evaluation. It explores the scope of its application, enforcement mechanisms, and the challenges faced in its implementation. By evaluating key case studies and judicial responses, the paper highlights both the strengths and limitations of the legislation. The study also situates the law within the broader framework of education reforms and anti-corruption strategies. Ultimately, it offers policy recommendations for enhancing the law’s efficacy, ensuring justice for affected candidates, and fostering a fair, competitive examination environment.

Keywords: Anti-Paper Leak Law, Examination Integrity, Systemic Corruption, Legal Accountability, Merit-Based Evaluation