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RS clears anti-paper leak Bill with tougher penalties
Published 30 July 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis Parliament's Upper House approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This legislation strengthens penalties for paper leaks and organized examination
Synopsis Parliament's Upper House approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This legislation strengthens penalties for paper leaks and organized examination fraud.
Individuals convicted of examination fraud face a minimum five-year prison term. Companies involved in conducting examinations can now receive fines up to five crore rupees.
The bill aims to enhance the integrity of India's public examination system.
Published: July 30, 2026 โข 9:15 PM IST ยท Updated: July 31, 2026 โข 8:38 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis Parliament's Upper House approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This legislation strengthens penalties for paper leaks and organized examination fraud.
Individuals convicted of examination fraud face a minimum five-year prison term.
Companies involved in conducting examinations can now receive fines up to five crore rupees.
The bill aims to enhance the integrity of India's public examination system.