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Union Cabinet said to have cleared bill for tougher punishment in paper leak cases

The Union Cabinet has approved a bill proposing stricter punishments for examination paper leaks, with the legislation likely to be introduced in Parliament next week. The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement that the government would strengthen laws against exam fraud and is expected to include provisions for faster prosecution through mechanisms such as fast-track courts.

24 Jul 2026 2:40 pm