India, July 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Why This Amendment Was Needed
Tougher Punishment for Offenders
Provision
Earlier Position (2024 Act)
What Changes Now (2026 Bill)
Individual offenders (Section 10)
Jail term of 3 to 5 years, with a fine of up to Rs.10 lakh.
Jail term of 5 to 10 years, with a fine of up to Rs.50 lakh.
Service providers (Section 10)
Fine of up to Rs.1 crore, and a 4-year ban from conducting any public examination.
Fine of up to Rs.5 crore, and an 8-year ban from conducting any public examination.
Directors and senior management held responsible (Section 10)
Jail term of 3 to 10 years, with a fine of Rs.1 crore.
Jail term of 5 to 10 years, with a fine of Rs.5 crore.
Organised crime ...