India lower house passes bill raising penalties for exam leaks
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NEW DELHI, July 29 —India’s lower house of parliament approved a bill today that would toughen penalties for leaking exam papers, after youth-led protests calling for sweeping...
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The legislation would double the maximum jail term for those involved in leaking exam papers to 10 years, and raises the maximum fine to more than US$1 million.
Lawmakers approved the bill by a voice vote after a raucous, hours-long debate, according to India’s public broadcaster.
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- Jul 29, 2026
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