President Murmu Approves Stricter Anti-Paper Leak Law for Public Examinations
President Droupadi Murmu has granted official assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill. The new legislation, notified by the Law Ministry, aims to curb irregularities and cheating in competitive exams through significantly stricter punishments and expedited investigation timelines. The bill addresses growing concerns over paper leaks that have repeatedly compromised national examination integrity. By providing a more robust legal framework, the government intends to deter organized crime syndicates involved in exam fraud and ensure a fairer merit-based selection process for students and job seekers across the country.
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