Corruption and human rights in India : comparative perspectives on transparency and good governance /
Kumar, C. RajAuthor
New Delhi : Oxford University Press,
2011.
Corruption has become deeply embedded in the political and social fabric of Indian society, impacting negatively on human rights as well as on development initiatives, economic growth, and access to justice. Viewing corruption as a violation of human rights this work proposes the adoption of a multi-pronged strategy for its elimination, including the creation of a new legislative framework, a new and independent empowered commission against corruption, and an effective institutional mechanism.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Corruption has become deeply embedded in the political and social fabric of Indian society, impacting negatively on human rights as well as on development initiatives, economic growth, and access to justice. Viewing corruption as a violation of human rights this work proposes the adoption of a multi-pronged strategy for its elimination, including the creation of a new legislative framework, a new and independent empowered commission against corruption, and an effective institutional mechanism.
Description based on print version record.
Corruption
Transparency in government
Social Welfare & Social Work
Social Sciences
Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency