Source: TH Subject: Governance/Non partisanship Context: The high-profile Delhi excise policy corruption case recently collapsed after a trial court declined to even frame charges, citing a lack of prima facie evidence of bribery or conspiracy. About Politicization of Anti-Corruption Bodies: What are Anti-Corruption Bodies? Anti-corruption bodies are specialized institutional mechanisms designed to prevent, detect, and …
Source: TOI Context: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued new global guidance on asset recovery, expanding its scope beyond corruption to cover crimes like fraud, cyber offences, and money laundering. About FATF Expands Asset Recovery Scope Beyond Graft: What it is? A new 340-page FATF guidance outlining a comprehensive framework for identifying, preserving, …
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Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Q3. The real reform lies not in harsher laws but in independent institutions. Analyse this statement in the context of the autonomy of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Suggest structural reforms for investigative accountability. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) must provide the grounds for arrest in writing to the accused at the time of arrest. The decision emphasizes that the ED should not engage in vindictive conduct and should act fairly and transparently. The …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Statutory bodies Source: TH Context: The Madras High Court upheld the legality of Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money-laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam. HC observations in the case: ED can subject any person accused in a case booked …
GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Important Security Agencies. Context: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi recently appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for the second day for questioning in a money-laundering case related to the National Herald newspaper. About Enforcement Directorate: The origin of this Directorate goes back to 1st May, 1956, when an ‘Enforcement Unit’ …
Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Enforcement Directorate What to study? For Prelims: ED- objectives, functions and composition. For Mains: Controversies and issues surrounding it’s independence and misuse, ways to address them. Context: Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor was recently placed under arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. He was charged under the Prevention …
