Section 10AUndue assessment of answer scripts

s. 10A

10A. Undue assessment of answer scripts [Whoever over-assesses or under-assesses any public examination answer scripts, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both: Provided that no person shall be convicted of an offence under this section unless such over-assessment or under-assessment is determined by a third examiner.]

1. 15. Section 10A was inserted by section 9 of Public Examinations (Offences) (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. 100 of 2026).