10-Year Jail, Rs 10 Crore Fine: Anti-Paper Leak Bill Explained
Financial penalties are also set to increase substantially.

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Financial penalties are also set to increase substantially.
AISEC vice-president M. Shajarkhan says the proposed legislation focuses mainly on enhancing penalties and expediting investigation and trial, but it does not introduce clear preventive measures
Tejasvi Surya said the student who is preparing for the next examination, "is more concerned about who is going to fix the system for the future".
The Bill seeks to strengthen the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment of up to 10-year imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹50 lakh
The Bill proposes stricter punishment for those found guilty of paper leaks.
Parliament debated a bill to strengthen penalties for exam paper leaks. Opposition members supported student protests and criticized police actions during demonstrations. Government speakers highlighted past paper leaks and PM Modi's reform efforts. They emphasized the bill's aim to protect student welfare and ensure fair examinations. The proposed law seeks to deter organized gangs and individuals involved in leaks.
Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi questions why the government is amending a law it had hailed as “historic” just two years ago.
Lok Sabha debated a bill proposing tougher punishment and fast-track trials for exam paper leaks as the Opposition targeted the government.