The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a Bill and other related provisions to set up fast-track courts and giving harsher punishment in cases of paper leaks and exam malpractices, reports said.
Sources told IANS that the proposed legislation is expected to be introduced in Parliament next week.
This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announced on Thursday that a bill containing provisions for strong action will be introduced in Parliament.
Insiders have said that the proposed fast-track courts will be mandated to complete trials and deliver verdicts within three months’ time.
In his video message, PM Modi stated that Centre has prepared a comprehensive draft Bill that will bring in stricter provisions and stringent punishments in paper leak cases.
“More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow’s Cabinet,” the Prime Minister said in a video message shared on X.
Prime Minister Modi said the central government has taken multiple measures over the past two-and-a-half months that have led to the arrest and imprisonment of those responsible.
“I am aware that paper leaks cause immense distress to students and their parents,” he added.