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Anti-Corruption Framework in India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Comprises multiple laws (Prevention of Corruption Act, Lokpal Act) and agencies (CVC, CBI) to combat graft. Public servants are liable for bribery, abuse of power, or illicit enrichment. Whistleblower protections encourage reports of misconduct. Special courts expedite trials, though backlogs persist. Judicial activism fosters accountability (e.g., 2G spectrum scam). The Right to Information Act has also exposed corruption. Challenges remain: political interference, complex bureaucracy, and lack of witness protection hamper effective enforcement. Strengthening the Lokpal/Lokayuktas, digital governance, and citizen awareness can promote transparency. Understanding this architecture is vital to see how India fights an enduring menace to good governance.

Practice Questions

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

मौलिक अधिकारों के उल्लंघन पर तत्काल न्यायिक राहत किस अनुच्छेद में दी जाती है?

भारतीय संसद में सर्वोच्च विधायी प्राधिकारी कौन है?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

राज्यों के अधिकारों का निर्धारण किस आधार पर होता है?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

विधेयक प्रस्तुत करने का अधिकार संसद के किस सदन के सदस्यों को है?