Cabinet clears bill with up to 10 years' jail, ₹10 crore fine for paper leaks
India's Union Cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill toughening penalties for exam paper leaks, proposing up to 10 years' jail and fines of up to ₹10 crore, with a five-year minimum for individuals. Amending the 2024 anti-cheating law, it will be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The government also plans statutory fast-track courts to rule within three months.