Question.
“The requirement of government sanction for prosecuting the dishonest officials is a protective shield for corruption.” Examine the statement. (UPPSC 2020)
Answer.
The requirement of government sanction for prosecuting dishonest officials has two views-
In the first view, the requirement of government sanction for prosecuting dishonest officials as a protective shield against corruption as seeking government sanction for prosecution of dishonest officials can be time-consuming and bureaucratic; this can delay the prosecution of dishonest officials and this can also give dishonest officials time to destroy evidence or witnesses. Furthermore, officials may use their power to influence the decision of sanctioning authority. In these ways, the requirement of government sanction for prosecution the of dishonest officials is a protective shield against corruption.
In the second view, the requirement of government sanction for prosecuting dishonest officials is not a protective shield against corruption as in some countries where the judiciary is weak and prosecution may be politically motivated. The requirement of government sanction may protect against the abuse of power. So, The requirement of government sanction for prosecuting dishonest officials is needed in this case.
In conclusion, we can say the requirement of government sanction for prosecution the of dishonest officials as a protective shield against corruption is a partially true statement, in some countries, it may be needed where the judiciary is weak or corrupt. However, in the case of India, the requirement of government sanction for the prosecution of the officer is not needed as India has a strong judiciary system.
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