Jammu/New Delhi, July 24: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill proposing stricter punishments for those involved in paper leak cases, marking a major step towards strengthening the country’s examination system.
According to official sources, the decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House complex. The proposed legislation seeks to introduce tougher penalties than those available under the existing laws.
The approval comes just hours after Prime Minister Modi announced that the government would introduce a bill in Parliament next week to crack down on paper leaks and ensure stronger legal action against offenders.
The move follows ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and several student groups demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, greater accountability for examination irregularities, reforms in the education system, and ₹1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide following the NEET-UG paper leak in May.
