Rajya Sabha clears anti-paper leak Bill with tougher penalties for exam fraud

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.

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