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New legislation proposes stricter penalties for exam fraud in India
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Updated ·Main source · The Economic Times
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Indian Government
India
July 2026
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New legislation proposes significantly higher fines and longer prison terms for exam fraud.
Service providers face fines up to five crore rupees, while organized crime offenders face at least seven years in prison.
The bill mandates strict timelines for investigations and trials.
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New legislation proposes significantly higher fines and longer prison terms for exam fraud. Service providers face fines up to five crore rupees, while organized crime offenders face at least seven years in prison. The bill mandates strict timelines for investigations and trials.