A step towards fighting corruption
2 years, 2 months ago

A step towards fighting corruption

The Hindu  

In a judgment in December 2022 — Neeraj Dutta v. State — the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court came down heavily on corruption among public servants in the country and lowered the bar for the quantum of evidence required to convict persons charged with corruption. This was not the first time that the Supreme Court was speaking on endemic corruption in our system; on many occasions in the past, the court gave equally strong expression to this scourge that afflicts our public administration. This is a great step towards ensuring integrity in public services, especially in the ‘superior’ services such as the Indian Administrative Service and Indian Police Service. There are two aspects to the fight against corruption: the severity of the law and its application; and the strength of public opinion that would help carry forward the campaign for a clean public life.

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'Unnecessary Corruption Probe May Blemish Public Servant's Reputation': Kerala HC While Rejecting Plea Against CM Vijayan In CMRL Scam
4 days, 23 hours ago

'Unnecessary Corruption Probe May Blemish Public Servant's Reputation': Kerala HC While Rejecting Plea Against CM Vijayan In CMRL Scam

Live Law  

While dismissing the petition filed by Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the alleged CMRL scam, the Kerala High Court observed that unnecessary corruption investigation into a public servant may cause a blemish on is career or reputation. "An unnecessary investigation or an enquiry into an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act against a public …

Will FIR be filed against Justice Varma? Delhi judge cash row in top court today
6 days, 5 hours ago

Will FIR be filed against Justice Varma? Delhi judge cash row in top court today

India Today  

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Friday seeking directions for the Delhi Police to register an FIR against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma following the discovery of a large pile of cash at his official residence during a fire incident on the night of March 14. The petition, filed by Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara, urges the …

Understanding the legal precedent behind SC action against Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma
1 week, 5 days ago

Understanding the legal precedent behind SC action against Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s decision to consider initiating an in-house inquiry against Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma in connection with the cash recovery from his official residence has brought renewed attention to a landmark ruling that defines judicial accountability — K Veeraswami vs Union of India. The five-judge Constitution bench in K Veeraswami ruled that judges of the Supreme Court …

Corrupt leaders, officials greater threats than assassins: SC
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Corrupt leaders, officials greater threats than assassins: SC

Hindustan Times  

Corrupt elements in the higher echelons of the government and political parties are a greater menace to society than even hired killers, the Supreme Court has held, delivering a scathing indictment of corruption in public life. The bench made these strong observations while rejecting anticipatory bail to Devinder Kumar Bansal, an audit inspector in the Punjab government, accused of demanding …

Corruption In India Pervades All Levels, Not Even Sparing IAS, IPS and Judicial Service: Madras High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Corruption In India Pervades All Levels, Not Even Sparing IAS, IPS and Judicial Service: Madras High Court

Live Law  

While making critical remarks against corrupt practices prevalent among all levels of society, the Madras High Court noted that in present-day India, “Corruption has become deep-rooted and is galloping unchecked and unhindered. There is little doubt that corruption in present-day India pervades all levels and all services, not even sparing the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Judicial Service.” …

‘Corruption Corrodes Like Cancerous Lymph Nodes’: Circumstantial Evidence Enough to Hold Public Servant Guilty, Says SC
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Corruption Corrodes Like Cancerous Lymph Nodes’: Circumstantial Evidence Enough to Hold Public Servant Guilty, Says SC

News 18  

The Supreme Court has held that circumstantial evidence is enough to hold a public servant guilty under the Prevention of Corruption Act, when there is absence of direct evidence. It said corruption is “corroding, like cancerous lymph nodes” and its “stink” severely impacted administration, nation-building and governance. The bench said it is hopeful that sincere efforts will be made to …

Direct Evidence Of Bribe Demand Not Necessary To Convict Public Servant Under Prevention Of Corruption Act : Supreme Court CB
2 years, 3 months ago

Direct Evidence Of Bribe Demand Not Necessary To Convict Public Servant Under Prevention Of Corruption Act : Supreme Court CB

Live Law  

In an important ruling, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that direct evidence of demand or acceptance of bribe is not necessary to convict a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act and that the such fact can be proved through circumstantial evidence.Even if the direct evidence of the complainant is not available, owing to death or other reasons, …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking To Set Up Anti-Corruption Courts In All Districts
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking To Set Up Anti-Corruption Courts In All Districts

Live Law  

Supreme Court bench comprising CJI UU Lalit, Justice Ravindra Bhat and Justice Bela M. Trivedi on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking the setting up of anti-corruption courts with a mandate to dispose of each case within a year in all districts across India. "Due to long pendency of cases and week anti-corruption laws, none of the welfare schemes …

Anti-Corruption Branch Of Delhi Govt Can Investigate Corruption Allegations Against Delhi Police Officials: High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Anti-Corruption Branch Of Delhi Govt Can Investigate Corruption Allegations Against Delhi Police Officials: High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently rejected the argument set forth by an official of the Delhi Police that the corruption allegations levelled against him cannot be investigated by the Anti Corruption Branch of the Delhi government for the reason that the agency falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs.In doing so, Justice Jasmeet Singh relied on Anil Kumar v. GNCT …

DC Edit | SC faces tough challenge over rule of law in Delhi
2 years, 11 months ago

DC Edit | SC faces tough challenge over rule of law in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

India’s Supreme Court was making a point before the republic’s rulers about the importance of the rule of law when it ordered the status quo in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area on Wednesday, as the North Delhi Municipal Corporation was busy with its demolition drive. It took repeated interventions by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana and Ms Karat’s physical presence in …

With Advancement In Technology, Ways Of Corruption Have Also Advanced: Allahabad HC [Read Order]
7 years, 2 months ago

With Advancement In Technology, Ways Of Corruption Have Also Advanced: Allahabad HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court, on Thursday, lamented the rampant increase in corruption, opining that it has become difficult to find honest people these days.The Bench comprising Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Justice Ajit Kumar observed, "Today, finding an honest person is a rarity. The Allahabad High Court, on Thursday, lamented the rampant increase in corruption, opining that it has become difficult …

With Advancement In Technology, Ways Of Corruption Have Also Advanced: Allahabad HC [Read Order]
7 years, 2 months ago

With Advancement In Technology, Ways Of Corruption Have Also Advanced: Allahabad HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court, on Thursday, lamented the rampant increase in corruption, opining that it has become difficult to find honest people these days.The Bench comprising Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Justice Ajit Kumar observed, "Today, finding an honest person is a rarity. The Allahabad High Court, on Thursday, lamented the rampant increase in corruption, opining that it has become difficult …

No leniency to be shown to employees in corruption cases of any degree ; Supreme Court [Read the Judgment]
9 years, 6 months ago

No leniency to be shown to employees in corruption cases of any degree ; Supreme Court [Read the Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India, on Monday, held that, in corruption cases, degree of corruption is immaterial and no lenient attitude is required to be shown. An SC bench of Justices Dipak Misra and Prafulla C. Pant, upheld the order of disciplinary authority who had dismissed the Bus Conductor for allowing 25 passengers to travel in the bus without ticket, …

Law Minister writes to Delhi HC CJ asking her to look into “corruption and nepotism in Delhi Judicial Service Examination” [Read the Letter]
9 years, 9 months ago

Law Minister writes to Delhi HC CJ asking her to look into “corruption and nepotism in Delhi Judicial Service Examination” [Read the Letter]

Live Law  

Union Law Minister Sadananda Gowda has wrote to the Delhi High Court Chief Justice G. Rohini to look into the “corruption, favouritism and nepotism” in the Delhi Judicial Services Examination that was held in New Delhi last year.It is the Delhi High Court that conducts the examination with judges involved in the preparation of question paper as well as the …

Centre files SLP against Delhi HC order which ruled that Anti Corruption Bureau of Delhi has jurisdiction to entertain and act on complaint against Delhi Police officer or official under Prevention of
9 years, 10 months ago

Centre files SLP against Delhi HC order which ruled that Anti Corruption Bureau of Delhi has jurisdiction to entertain and act on complaint against Delhi Police officer or official under Prevention of

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Friday, will hear the Centre’s Special Leave Petition against the Delhi High Court order that recently ruled that the Anti Corruption Bureau of Delhi has jurisdiction to entertain and act on complaint against Delhi Police officer or official under Prevention of Corruption Act.The Bench, comprising of Justice A.K. The Supreme Court, on Friday, will hear the …

Anti Corruption Branch of Delhi has jurisdiction to entertain and act on complaint against Delhi Police officer or official under Prevention of Corruption Act: Delhi HC
9 years, 10 months ago

Anti Corruption Branch of Delhi has jurisdiction to entertain and act on complaint against Delhi Police officer or official under Prevention of Corruption Act: Delhi HC

Live Law  

Justice Vipin Sanghi of Delhi High Court, while rejection bail application filed by a head constable, has ruled that the ACB of the GNCTD has the jurisdiction to entertain and act on a complaint under the PC Act in respect of a Delhi Police officer or official, and to investigate and prosecute the crime.The Court was hearing a bail application …

SC Constitution Bench quashes Section 6A of Delhi Special Police Establishment Act
10 years, 10 months ago

SC Constitution Bench quashes Section 6A of Delhi Special Police Establishment Act

Live Law  

A Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has quashed Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. This section was inserted with effect from 12th of September, 2003 and provided for obtaining previous approval of the Central Government to initiate any enquiry or investigation for an offence alleged to have been committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, …

’Steep rise’ in magnitude of corruption: CJI
11 years, 1 month ago

’Steep rise’ in magnitude of corruption: CJI

The Hindu  

Stating that corruption has a tendency to breed like “cancer” in society, Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam today said a change in attitude was needed to check the “steep rise” in the magnitude of graft. “It seems that the consequences of corruption are well known, perhaps not well realized,” said Sathasivam who also advocated independence of institutions to facilitate …

Spare honest officers for bona fide mistakes: PM
11 years, 1 month ago

Spare honest officers for bona fide mistakes: PM

The Hindu  

Even as the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government ordered a probe into allegations of irregularities in pricing of natural gas obtained from the KG basin, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh cautioned law enforcement agencies against trivialising complex policy decisions, stating honest officers should not be harassed for bona fide mistakes. While an informed discussion on such matters is certainly desirable, much too …

The losing battle against corruption
14 years, 2 months ago

The losing battle against corruption

The Hindu  

There are very few people in India who believe that New Delhi, as it is presently organised, is either capable or willing to go the whole distance to bring to book those who are suspected of having committed irregularities in handling state funds. The Leader of the Opposition, Sushma Swaraj, refused to endorse the choice but, strangely, the government went …

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