V. Anjana, BA.LL.B, LL.M., Jindal Global Law School
ABSTRACT
A thoughtful approach to whistleblowing promotes accountability, responsibility, and awareness. The Supreme Court of India has ruled that transparency in government operations is required and that concealment is unacceptable.1 However, the situation of whistleblowers in India has not been pleasant, and neither have the measures adopted to safeguard them. This dissertation examines how Indian case law and statutes have treated the idea of whistleblower considering the gaps. Additionally, examine the application of whistleblower policies by both public and private Sectors. In light of the fact that listed companies are no longer required to have a whistleblower policy, this dissertation uses a variety of surveys to investigate the nature and reach of whistleblower policies adopted by major Indian companies. It also details what qualities a whistleblower policy must have in order to be effective. At last, it presents a wider picture to address the issue of the statutes if including private and other unlisted companies to remedy the problem of whistleblower protection in India.
