India mulls tougher punishment for exam paper leaks after protests
- NEW DELHI: India's government proposed on Tuesday (Jul 28) longer jail terms and heftier fines for examination paper leaks, seeking to restore confidence after youth-led protests focused on education reforms rocked the country.
- Under the proposed legal change submitted to parliament, the maximum prison term for those involved in paper leaks would be doubled to 10 years, while fines could exceed US$1 million and court proceedings would be fast-tracked.
- The legislative push follows weeks of protests over exam paper leaks and other irregularities, which culminated in the resignation of Education Mi
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- NEW DELHI: India's government proposed on Tuesday (Jul 28) longer jail terms and heftier fines for examination paper leaks, seeking to restore confidence after youth-led protests focused on education reforms rocked the country.
- Under the proposed legal change submitted to parliament, the maximum prison term for those involved in paper leaks would be doubled to 10 years, while fines could exceed US$1 million and court proceedings would be fast-tracked.
- The legislative push follows weeks of protests over exam paper leaks and other irregularities, which culminated in the resignation of Education Mi
Sources: CNA