Section 13BWhistleblower protection

s. 13B

13B. Whistleblower protection [(1) Whoever provides credible. information regarding any offence relating to examination, shall be protected from disclosure of identity, legal liability and retaliation. (2) Whoever violates the provision of sub-section (1), shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.]

1. 18. Section 13B was inserted by section 11 of Public Examinations (Offences) (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. 100 of 2026).