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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 6 LIVE: Centre to Introduce Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill
The bill raises penalties for paper leaks and other exam fraud, sets a two-month probe deadline and allows fast-track trials and a special task force.
The government introduced the Public Examinations Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha on Monday to combat paper leaks following nationwide student protests.
Following nationwide student protests led by The Cockroach Janta Party , Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down on Saturday, triggering government action.
The Bill increases penalties for individuals involved in unfair means to 10 years in prison and a Rs 50 lakh fine, while listing 15 illegal acts as offenses.
Opposition MPs disrupted proceedings to protest alleged police excesses during student crackdowns, forcing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the House multiple times.
The government announced a task force led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to reform exam systems, as The Opposition shifts focus to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 6 LIVE Updates: The central government may introduce a special bill in Parliament regarding paper leaks. The opposition is also preparing to protest against the central government.