India: Lawmakers Endorse Tough Exam Leak Bill After Cockroach Protests The Indian government's passage of an anti paper leak bill has been met with praise from the ruling party and their supporters, but a closer examination reveals that the legislation may be more about appearance than substance.
The tougher penalties included in the bill are a step in the right direction, but they fail to address the root causes of exam leaks – a flawed examination system that fosters an environment conducive to cheating.
The protests led by the Cockroach movement have brought attention to the issue of paper mafias, who operate with impunity and sell leaked exam questions to students desperate to pass their exams.