Whistleblowing, Social Justice, and the Law in the International and Indian Scenarios

Whistleblowing is one of the most effective means to promote openness, accountability, and effective governance by allowing individuals to report abusive, fraudulent, harmful, or illegal practices in an organization or government. The legislative environments of whistleblower protection differ by jurisdiction but are generally broader than their North American counterparts. There are also international regulations, like the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and recommendations of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in which states are urged to enact protection laws. But enforcement and application is inconsistent. Whistle Blowers in India are afforded legal protection by the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014, which is a law in India to safeguard the interests of people who raise their voice against corruption, malpractices and misuse of power against the government.