India proposes stricter laws against examination paper leaks
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Indian Government, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
New Delhi, India
July 28, 2026
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Indian government proposed a bill to increase jail terms for exam paper leaks to 10 years. Fines for offenders could exceed US$1 million. The move follows protests over NEET exam irregularities and the resignation of the Education Minister. Supreme Court ordered the release of detained protesters under 18.
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