Justice Sreedharan: Death penalty for corruption to stop normalization
GS4Ethics· Probity, corruption & integrity· Mains·
Why in news
Justice Atul Sreedharan of the Allahabad High Court suggested amending the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, to include the death penalty to combat the normalization of corruption in India.
Background
Justice Sreedharan's 51-page opinion was part of a split verdict regarding 'bulldozer justice' and illegal demolitions. He cited India's rank of 91 out of 182 countries in the Transparency International 2025 report as a sign of systemic integrity issues.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillPrevention of Corruption Act was enacted in 1988
- Report / IndexTransparency International 2025 report ranked India 91st out of 182 countries
- BodyAllahabad High Court is the principal High Court of Uttar Pradesh
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the systemic normalization of corruption in India and evaluate the efficacy of existing legal frameworks in ensuring institutional integrity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional erosion: Normalization of corruption leading to a decline in public trust and integrity across state and central bodies.
Keywords: probity · institutional integrity · rule of law · deterrence · systemic corruption · judicial oversight
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