Severe penalties for forged passport usage proposed

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

The proposed Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, introduces strict penalties for using forged passports, including a seven-year prison term or a fine of Rs 10 lakh. The bill also requires institutions to report foreign nationals and mandates airlines and ships to provide passenger details in advance. This legislation aims to update existing laws and improve immigration processes while ensuring national security.


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