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The Union Cabinet approved a bill to toughen penalties for examination paper leaks, amending the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
It raises the minimum jail term for paper-leak offences from three to five years, up to a maximum of ten years.
Fines for organised examination crime rise to a maximum of Rs 10 crore.
Individual offenders face fines of up to Rs 50 lakh under the proposed penalties.
The bill provides for fast-track courts and speedy investigation of exam-fraud cases.
The parent law against organised cheating in public examinations, now being amended to raise penalties.
| Aspect | Existing (2024) | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum jail for paper leak | 3 years | 5 years |
| Maximum jail | 10 years | 10 years |
| Maximum fine (organised crime) | Rs 1 crore | Rs 10 crore |
| Trial mechanism | Regular courts | Fast-track courts |
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