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Explained: What changes after India's tougher anti-paper leak law comes into force
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Times of India
Anti-paper leak law gets President's nod (Representative image)What changes from today?
Time-bound investigation and trialHarsher punishmentMinimum imprisonment of five yearsMaximum imprisonment of 10 yearsFine of up to Rs 50 lakhMinimum imprisonment of seven yearsFine of up to Rs 10 croreWhat acts are now punishable?
Leaking question papersTampering with OMR sheetsCreating fake examination websitesIssuing fake admit cardsOther organised methods used to manipulate public examinationsWhich exams are covered?
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Staff Selection Commission (SSC)National Testing Agency (NTA)Railway recruitment examinationsBanking recruitment examinationsOther notified central public examinationsWhy was the law amended?
He also said the government had taken several steps, including constituting a task force, setting up fast-track courts and promoting greater use of technology, while reaffirming its "zero tolerance" approach towards examination fraud.The Centre says the amended legislation is designed to create a stronger legal framework against examination fraud by ensuring:The law forms part of the government's broader effort to strengthen the integrity of public examinations following repeated incidents of question paper leaks across the country.