Abstract :
Corruption is an ancient issue and it is a global problem which poses a serious threat to the development of a country and its
people. From the post-Vedic era to the post-modern era India has been one of the worst affected countries from the ill effects
of corruption. Corruption prevails in India in almost all spheres and walks of life. In India, the existing anti-corruption laws
are either to regulate the conduct of Public Servant or intervene into the post-corruption cases though investigations.
This article provides a tour of the national legal framework regarding corruption and seeks to address the position of anticorruption regulations in India aimed at combating corruption. It will deal with three aspects, at the first part, the Prevention
of Corruption Act, 1988, which is India's principal legislation against corruption, is basically thirsting upon the control on
the public servants from accepting or soliciting illegal gratification in the discharge of their official functions. Secondly, the
laws to control corruption with various established investigating agencies and Lokpal and Jan Lokpal Bill. The third part
outlines the problems and challenges of Indian anti-corruption laws and agencies in preventing corruption besides
forwarding certain recommendations for the better regulation of the problem in India.
Keyword :
Bribery, Civil Society, Corruption, E-Governance, Jan Lokpal, Lokpal and Lokayuktas, Ombudsman, Public Procurement, Public Servant, Whistle-blowers.