The Economic Times

Anti-paper leak Bill proposes tougher action against exam centres, agencies & institutions

New legislation proposes significantly tighter penalties for examination authorities and service providers. Fines for service providers could reach five crore rupees, and their barring period doubles. Organized crime offenders face a minimum seven-year jail term and a ten crore rupee fine. Individual punishments for unfair means are also enhanced with longer imprisonment terms. The bill mandates swift investigations and trials within strict timelines.