Crackdown on paper leak: Govt planning to tweak anti-cheating law by increasing jail term
The government is preparing to amend the anti‑cheating legislation by raising the maximum jail term for individuals involved in paper leaks. The move follows recent incidents that exposed vulnerabilities in exam security. Officials say the stricter penalties are intended to deter future leaks while critics caution about broader implications.
- ▪The proposed amendment seeks to increase the jail term for paper‑leak offenses.
- ▪Recent leaks of examination papers have prompted the crackdown.
- ▪Lawmakers are reviewing the changes in parliament.
- ▪Some education experts warn the tougher penalties could affect academic freedom.
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