Whoever is found in or near an examination hall by the invigilator or any other person appointed to supervise the conduct of the examination, copying answers to the question paper set at the examination, from any book, notes or answer papers of other candidates, or appearing at the examination for any other candidate or using any other unfair means, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
Section 7: Prohibition of copying and impersonating at examinations.
The Maharashtra Prevention of Malpractices at University, Board and other specified Examinations Act, 1982State Act of Maharashtra · Act 31 of 1982
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| Act | The Maharashtra Prevention of Malpractices at University, Board and other specified Examinations Act, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Section | 7 |
| Marginal note | Prohibition of copying and impersonating at examinations. |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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