New Delhi, July 28, 2026 (AFP) - India mulls tougher punishment for exam paper leaks after protests

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2026-07-28

India's government proposed on Tuesday longer jail terms and heftier fines for examination paper leaks, seeking to restore confidence after youth-led protests demanding 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 $1 million, and court proceedings would be fast-tracked. The legislative......

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