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Cabinet Approves Tougher Anti‑Paper Leak Bill: Up to 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 07:02 AM
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The Union Cabinet has cleared a new anti‑paper leak bill that imposes up to ten years of imprisonment and a ₹10‑crore fine on those who leak confidential documents.
India’s Union Cabinet has approved a new anti‑paper leak bill, a move that will see the government introduce stricter penalties for the disclosure of confidential documents.
The legislation carries a maximum punishment of ten years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹10 crore for anyone found guilty of leaking sensitive material.
The bill specifically targets the unauthorized release of government orders, court directives, and other classified information that could jeopardise national security.
With the Cabinet’s nod, the bill will now be presented to Parliament for debate and eventual passage.
The legislation carries a maximum punishment of ten years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹10 crore for anyone found guilty of leaking sensitive material.
The bill specifically targets the unauthorized release of government orders, court directives, and other classified information that could jeopardise national security.
With the Cabinet’s nod, the bill will now be presented to Parliament for debate and eventual passage.