BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION IN INDIA ARE MARK OF SHAME OF THE COUNTRY THROUGH MORAL CURSE OF INDIVIDUAL AN ANALYSIS
AUTHOR – I.MURALITHARAN, M.A.M.L., PH.D IN LAW, (PURSUING), ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LAW, GOVERNMENT LAW COLLEGE, VILUPPURAM, TAMILNADU
BEST CITATION – I.MURALITHARAN, BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION IN INDIA ARE MARK OF SHAME OF THE COUNTRY THROUGH MORAL CURSE OF INDIVIDUAL AN ANALYSIS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (14) OF 2025, PG. 715-719, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344. DOI – https://doi.org/10.65393/RSEM7269/
ABSTRACT
India is recognised globally as the world’s largest democracy and is governed by one of the most comprehensive constitutions. However, widespread bribery and corruption continue to undermine the integrity of its constitutional pillars—namely the Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, and associated government systems. Corruption has also permeated public institutions such as banks, insurance sectors, and administrative departments, resulting in India ranking poorly on global corruption indices. Reports indicate that the estimated value of corruption in India exceeds ₹75 lakh crore to date.
Corruption is not merely a legal offence but a profound moral and ethical failure. It tarnishes the administrative framework, weakens governance, obstructs development, and adversely affects national progress. For India to sustain its democratic identity and emerge as a developed and globally influential nation, eliminating corruption must become a collective responsibility.
This article aims to raise awareness among citizens—including students, youth, women, and the general public—regarding the legal, ethical, and social consequences of bribery and corruption. It discusses the nature of corruption, disproportionate assets, entrapment procedures, sting operations, and why giving or accepting bribes must be rejected as a social evil. Further, it outlines the process for reporting corruption, the investigation framework, anti-corruption mechanisms, and the relevant legal provisions under Indian law.
Keywords – Corruption control, disproportionate assets, sting operations, surveillance, undisclosed income, confiscation, non-compoundable offences, moral accountability, anti-corruption legislation, entrapment, public integrity.