2-month probe, 3-month trial: Govt proposes sweeping changes to anti-cheating law
The Indian government has proposed amendments to the anti-cheating law to expedite investigations and trials for examination malpractice. The bill introduces stricter penalties, including longer prison terms and higher fines for offenders.
Why it matters
These changes aim to restore the integrity of public examinations in India by creating a stronger deterrent against organized fraud.
NEW DELHI: The Centre has proposed sweeping changes to the anti-cheating law, seeking to speed up investigations and time-bound trials while introducing tougher punishment for those involved in paper leaks and examination malpractice.Under the proposed Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, the central government to constitute a special task force (STF), wherever necessary, for investigation of offences under the Act.Thereupon, investigations into offences under the Act will have to be completed within two months.After that, within three months from the date of filing of the chargesheet, a time-bound appeal mechanism in the amendment requires the special fast track courts to conduct trials on a day-to-day basis and complete it.
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