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Beyond scams that grab headlines, corruption hurts poor and disadvantaged in daily life, diminishes public trust: CJI
- The Hindu |
- Polity and Governance |
- 2025-01-16
- Corruption
- CVC
- Lokpal
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna highlights pervasive corruption affecting disadvantaged communities during the inaugural Lokpal Foundation Day in New Delhi. He emphasizes collaboration with agencies like the CVC to enhance the Lokpal's effectiveness against evolving corruption models.
Chief Justice of India on Corruption
Key Highlights from the Lokpal Day 2025 Program
- Corruption's Reach:
- Corruption extends beyond large scams, affecting socially and economically disadvantaged groups.
- Example: Examination paper leaks undermine student aspirations and public education.
- Each corrupt act diminishes public trust.
- Government Contracts and State Largesse:
- Contracts often awarded to well-connected individuals, termed as illegal distribution of State largesse.
- Examples: BPL cards and public housing misallocated to elites instead of those in genuine need.
- Such malpractices undermine constitutional equality principles.
- Role and Challenges of Lokpal:
- Mere establishment of Lokpal isn't enough; requires synergy with Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and other agencies.
- Importance of seamless coordination for evidence gathering and investigations.
- Insights from Other Speakers:
- Justice (retd) A.M. Khanwilkar emphasized that the Lokpal Act is vital for investigating high-level corruption.
- Noted challenges: Evolving corruption models and stronger nexus among politicians, business, and bureaucracy.
- Need for vigilant, timely follow-ups and cleaning mechanisms.
Notable Personalities and the Historical Context
- Social activist Anna Hazare, Justice (retd) N. Santosh Hegde, and Attorney General R. Venkataramani were felicitated.
- The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, came into effect on January 16, 2014.