The Jammu and Kashmir (Prevention of Unfair Means) Examinations Act, 1987
The Jammu and Kashmir (Prevention of Unfair Means) Examinations Act, 1987
The Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Unfairmeans Examinations Act of 1987 regulates the integrity of school board and university examinations in Jammu and Kashmir. It applies directly to candidates, exam staff, and private corporate agencies. The law strictly penalizes cheating, impersonation, and staff misconduct. This legislation matters because it imposes strict penalties, including monetary fines and up to two years of imprisonment, for staff negligence or obstructing exam duties. It treats these offenses as not bailable criminal acts. Ultimately, this law safeguards meritocracy, deters systemic corruption in the education system, and ensures educational qualifications are earned through honest academic effort.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Duties of the supervisory staff
- 4. Power of the Competent Authority.
- 5. Penalties.
- 6. Offences by companies.
- 7. Offences to be non-cognizable and non-bailable
- 8. Cognizance of offences and procedure for trial.
- 9. Misconduct by a candidate.
- 10. Persons engaged in the conduct of examination to be a public servant.
- 11. Application of other laws not barred.
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