Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna said that the “hydra headed monster” of corruption has haunted Indian society for a long time, and corruption can be rooted out only with the help of educated and active citizens. Is.
The CJI said the aim of the fight against corruption should be to strengthen democracy and public trust, and not to undermine it. “Anti-corruption efforts should be seen as a means of promoting democracy, not an end in itself. Institutionally, we should base our actions on the principles of an open society, balancing human rights with deterrence “Simply put – we must act democratically!”
CJI said these things in his address given on Lokpal Day. The CJI said that the Lokpal's performance so far shows its potential, but some challenges remain. The CJI said, “The problem of corruption cannot be solved by mere establishment of the Lokpal. For the Lokpal to realize its full potential, it should seamlessly coordinate with existing bodies like the Central Vigilance Commission and other referee agencies. Evidence collected Facilitated cooperation is required to conduct investigation and file charges without unnecessary bureaucratic pressure.”
The CJI also highlighted the importance of public trust in ensuring the success of the Lokpal. The CJI said, “The success of the Lokpal will depend on public trust, which is achieved through performance, impartiality, independence and impartiality. Its success will depend on the prevention of corruption.” It also depends on citizens being committed to root out corruption. Since citizens play an indispensable role in the fight against corruption – because they file complaints and testify against corrupt officials – the public needs to engage with the Lokpal system. about the method of “Educating and enabling is the key to its success.”
Lokpal Chairman Justice AM Khanwilkar, Lokpal members and Attorney General R Venkataramani attended the event. Anna Hazare, who led the protests for the establishment of Lokpal, was present virtually. The CJI said that public trust – the belief that governments will act impartially and in the best interest of the public – is the invisible force that makes our democracy work. Without this trust, no system – no matter how complex or well designed – can function effectively. Therefore, public trust is essential for any constitutional democracy. When moral maladies like corruption and bribery creep into governance, public trust begins to erode.
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