The article highlights that while whistleblowers are vital for exposing corruption and strengthening transparency in India, they face serious risks such as harassment, job loss, and even threats to life. It argues that existing legal protections, including the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, remain inadequate due to weak enforcement, delays, and loopholes. The piece stresses the urgent need for stronger safeguards, effective implementation, anonymity mechanisms, and strict anti-retaliation measures to encourage disclosures and build a culture of accountability.
The article was authored by Dheeraj Nair; Partner and Vishrutyi Sahni; Principal Associate, and was published in ET Legal World.
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Dheeraj is a Partner with JSA since 2009. Dheeraj has over two decades of experience advising and representing clients on complex arbitrations, litigations and regulatory proceedings.