Latest Anti-Corruption Legal Updates in India | Key Supreme Court & High Court Judgments Explained

Stay updated with the most recent anti-corruption legal developments in India. This video covers the latest Supreme Court interpretations, High Court rulings, major legislation, and corruption trends based on the 2024 CPI index. ⚖️ Key Judicial Pronouncements (India) • Proof of Demand is Mandatory: The Supreme Court held that a bribe demand must be proven to invoke the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act). • Sanction for Prosecution: Rajasthan High Court ruled that sanctioning authorities (like Collectors) cannot mechanically sign off on ACB drafts; independent application of mind is mandatory. • Public Servant Definition Expanded: Jharkhand High Court recognized Resolution Professionals (RPs) under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) as “public servants” under the PC Act. • No Leniency for Bribe Takers: Rajasthan HC upheld suspension of a Sarpanch caught red-handed accepting a bribe, showing zero sympathy in such cases. 📜 Major Legislation & Key Bodies • Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Amended 2018): The primary law dealing with bribery and corruption of public servants. • Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act, 2013: Establishes independent ombudsmen for corruption cases at central and state levels. • Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): Apex anti-corruption body overseeing central government vigilance. 📊 Recent Trends & Statistics • India’s CPI Score 2024: India scored 38/100 and ranked 96th out of 180 countries, showing ongoing corruption challenges. • Case Trends: National corruption case numbers dipped slightly in 2023, but states like Andhra Pradesh recorded significant increases. 📞 Contact Dr. Jinesh Soni, Advocate 📱 Mobile: 9772946899 📧 Email: [email protected] #anti_corruption_india #corruption_law #pc_act_1988 #lokpal_lokayukta #supreme_court_judgment #high_court_updates #bribery_cases_india #legal_updates_india #anti_corruption_awareness #DrJineshSoniAdvocate #corruption_perception_index #cvc_india #ibc_law #resolution_professional #legal_education_india #accountability_india #transparency_india, #BestLawyerAjmer #BestLawyerBombay #Best LawyerAnticorruption, #BestLawyerPMLA