The Union Cabinet clears amendments to India’s anti-paper leak framework, tightening punishments for offences related to examination question paper leaks. Multiple outlets report that the proposed bill increases the maximum penalty to up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to ₹10 crore for convicted offenders. Coverage also indicates that the bill raises the minimum jail term, with some reports stating the floor increases from 3 years to 5 years. In addition to higher sentencing, the amendments are described as strengthening enforcement, including provisions aimed at ensuring faster or more expedited prosecution for such cases. One report presents the scale of punishment as 5–10 years in jail and up to ₹10 crore, while another notes a maximum cap of 10 years and ₹10 crore as the top-end penalty under the new regime. Overall, the sources agree that the government’s intent is to deter paper leak-related wrongdoing through harsher sentences and more robust legal processes for dealing with these cases.