Up to 10-year jail & Rs 10 crore fine: Cabinet clears tougher anti-paper leak bill
The Indian Union Cabinet has approved a bill to impose stricter penalties, including up to 10 years in prison and heavy fines, for those involved in leaking examination papers. This move follows public outcry over irregularities in the NEET competitive exams.
Why it matters
The legislation aims to restore public trust in the integrity of India's competitive examination system, which is vital for millions of students.
NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet on Friday approved amendments to the Prevention of Paper Leak law, proposing tougher penalties for those involved in examination paper leaks.According to sources, the proposed legislation provides for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore.It also seeks to increase the minimum imprisonment for individuals convicted in paper leak cases from the current three years to five years.The move comes amid nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and growing demands for stricter safeguards to protect the integrity of competitive exams.Government to introduce Bill in Parliament soonParliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said the government would soon introduce the legislation in Parliament, adding that the PM Modi had directed that there should be no delay in bringing the Bill."We are preparing to present the bill, but after you receive the briefing on our cabinet decision, we…
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