Bihar Passes Bill to Prevent Paper Leaks
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Bihar Assembly passes Bihar Public Examinations (PE) (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 |
| Purpose | To curb question paper leaks and other malpractices in government recruitment examinations in Bihar |
| Key Provisions | - Crimes under this law are cognisable and non-bailable |
| - Defines offences like paper leaks, use of fake websites, and collusion with service providers | |
| - Imprisonment terms of three to five years and a fine of Rs. 10 lakh | |
| - For service providers: fine of Rs. 1 crore and four-year termination of services | |
| Central Government Bill | Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024 |
| Effective Date | 21st June 2024 |
| Key Features of Central Bill | - Defines offences like paper leaks, use of fake websites, and collusion with service providers |
| - Minimum jail term of 3-5 years and fine up to Rs. 1 crore | |
| - Service providers face fines up to Rs 1 crore and 4-year ban on involvement in public exams | |
| - Empower police officers not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police or Assistant Commissioner of Police to investigate offences | |
| - Covers central government recruitment exams conducted by UPSC, SSC, RRBs, IBPS, and NTA |