Lok Sabha clears anti-paper leak amendment bill: 10-yr jail, ₹50L fine, faster probes and trials | What it will change
The Lok Sabha passed an amendment bill to strengthen the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act of 2024, introducing penalties of up to 10 years in prison and fines of ₹50 lakh for examination malpractices. Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh stated the amendment reflects the government's commitment to improving the legal framework against such offenses. The bill now moves to the Rajya Sabha for approval before being sent to President Droupadi Murmu for assent.