The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Stricter punishment, speedy probe as President Murmu assents to tweaked anti-paper leak Bill
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President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The law introduces stricter punishments, including jail terms and heavy fines, to combat paper leaks in public examinations.
An amended law that empowers states to set up fast-track courts for speedy trials of accused and enhance punishment in public examination question paper leak cases has received the assent of President Droupadi Murmu.
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