The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 is a recently passed legislation in India aiming to curb cheating and uphold the integrity of public examinations.

[1][2][3] The government felt the need to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, due to several concerns regarding cheating and malpractices in public examinations.

[6] These cases involved practices like paper leaks, organized cheating gangs, impersonation, and electronic device usage.

[7][8] The Act outlines several key provisions to curb cheating and promote fair conduct in public examinations.

Here's a breakdown of some major points:[9][10] Defining Unfair Means: Penalties and Punishments:[11] Empowering Authorities: Additional Measures: