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New bill against paper leaks will have stricter punishments, faster trial: Govt
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The new bill amends the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 with stricter punishments and faster trials.
Minimum jail term for unfair means is increased to five years (from three) and fine up to fifty lakh rupees.
Service providers face fine of ₹5 crores and eight-year ban from conducting public examinations.
Organized crime resulting in paper leaks carries minimum seven-year jail term and fine of ₹10 crore.
The bill includes fast track courts to complete trial within three months of chargesheet filing.
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