Public Examinations Amendment Act Becomes Law: President Murmu Approves 10-Year Jail and Rs 10 Crore Fine for Paper Leaks

To completely eradicate cheating, paper leaks, and organized fraud in recruitment tests, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act has officially become law following formal assent from President Droupadi Murmu. Passed by both houses of Parliament amidst opposition walkouts, the stringent nationwide legislation aims to protect the academic and career futures of millions of students by imposing severe criminal penalties on malpractice syndicates and examination fraudsters.

Severe Penalties: 10 Years Imprisonment and Rs 10 Crore Fine for Exam Mafias

Under the newly enforced legislation, individuals found guilty of rigging, employing unfair means, or leaking examination papers face rigorous imprisonment ranging from five to ten years, alongside heavy monetary fines. To dismantle large-scale criminal syndicates and organized paper-leak networks, the law introduces even stricter provisions, mandating a minimum of seven years in prison and a massive penalty of up to ₹10 crore for masterminds and institutional participants involved in systemic exam corruption.

PM Modi Emphasizes Protecting Student Futures Through Strict Laws

Following parliamentary approval, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation via a video message on social media, highlighting that the historic step to secure the examination ecosystem has been successfully achieved. Emphasizing the integration of advanced technologies to secure testing procedures, the Prime Minister stated that the government is fully committed to ensuring that examination mafias and corrupt elements can never again play with or jeopardize the hard work and future of youth.