Corruption and human rights in India : comparative perspectives on transparency and good governance /

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...

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Main Author:	Kumar, C. Raj
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English.
Published:	New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Subjects:	Corruption > India. Transparency (Ethics) in government > India. Corruption > Inde. Corruption Transparency in government India Social Welfare & Social Work. Social Sciences. Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency. Electronic books.
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Summary:	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.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xxii, 234 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780199081004 019908100X