In November 2016, India witnessed one of the boldest economic experiments in its history — Demonetization. Overnight, ₹500 and ₹1000 currency notes were declared invalid, with the objective of eliminating black money, curbing corruption, and pushing the country towards a digital economy. The move created a temporary shock, but nearly eight years later, it is…
Introduction Elections in India are among the most expensive in the world. Political parties and candidates require massive funds for campaigning, organizing rallies, and mobilizing supporters. While official election expenses are regulated by the Election Commission of India (ECI), a significant portion of funding remains unaccounted for, flowing through illegal cash transactions. This hidden money—commonly…
On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order instructing Attorney General Pam Bondi to halt prosecutions under the FCPA. The order mandates a comprehensive review of current and past actions related to the law and calls for the development of new enforcement guidelines. During this review period, the initiation of new investigations under…
In a significant development, retired Kerala High Court judge, Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair, has been implicated in a high-profile Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund scam, casting a shadow over his recent appointment to the Munambam Judicial Commission. The case centers on allegations that individuals were defrauded through promises of heavily discounted goods, purportedly funded by…
The recent Delhi Assembly elections have reshaped the political landscape of the national capital, marking not just a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) but a dramatic downfall for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). After a 26-year wait, the BJP has reclaimed power, while AAP—once seen as a formidable political force—has suffered a crushing…
n.The Case: 52 Kg Gold, ₹11 Crore Cash, and No Owner In December 2024, a major financial scandal unfolded in Madhya Pradesh, India, when authorities recovered 52 kilograms of gold and approximately ₹11 crore in cash from an abandoned car in a forested area near Bhopal. The discovery sent shockwaves across the country, raising serious…
India’s Electoral Bonds Scandal: Corrupt Firms, Political Gains Introduction The controversial electoral bond scheme in India has raised serious concerns about corruption and quid pro quo arrangements between corporations and political parties. Initially introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in 2017 as a means to ensure anonymous political donations, the scheme has now been…
Introduction A recent bribery case in India’s railway sector has sparked public outrage and raised concerns about corruption in government institutions. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Saurabh Prasad, Divisional Railway Manager of East Coast Railways, along with two businessmen for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹25 lakh. The case highlights the persistent issue…
Introduction The NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) rating bribery case has sent shockwaves through India’s higher education sector. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently arrested multiple officials, including the chairman and six members of an NAAC inspection committee, for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for awarding favorable accreditation ratings to universities and colleges….
Birth and Growth of AAP: A Party Built on Anti-Corruption The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was born out of a nationwide movement against corruption led by Anna Hazare . Arvind Kejriwal, once a bureaucrat and later a social activist, founded AAP in 2012 with the promise of clean governance and an end to bribery and…