• The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024 was recently passed by the Parliament of India to prevent and penalize the use of unfair means in public examinations. The Act specifically targets practices such as cheating, impersonation, and the use of unauthorized materials during exams.
• Under the provisions of this law, a service provider found guilty of facilitating or being complicit in these unfair practices will be liable to a fine of up to Rs. 1 crore. This is a significant penalty aimed at deterring individuals and organizations from engaging in or supporting malpractice in examinations.
• The Act aims to ensure a fair and transparent examination process by implementing stringent penalties for anyone involved in promoting or enabling unfair practices, including those who provide services that contribute to such activities.
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