Chhattisgarh Passes Bill: 1 Crore Fine, Jail for Exam Malpractice
Chhattisgarh Passes Bill: 1 Crore Fine, Jail for Exam Malpractice
- •Chhattisgarh Assembly unanimously passed the Prevention of Unfair Means in Public Recruitment and Professional Examinations Bill 2026.
- •Individuals caught cheating face 1-5 years imprisonment and a 5 lakh rupee fine.
- •Organized paper leaks or facilitating cheating can lead to 3-10 years imprisonment and a 1 crore rupee fine.
- •Guilty candidates can be barred from government exams for 1-3 years; property confiscation for organized crime.
- •CM Vishnu Deo Sai stated the bill targets corruption, while the Opposition Leader Charandas Mahant supported it for student benefit.
