Legal Framework and Corruption Act

The video discusses the adoption of the code of conduct in 1964, influenced by the Santhanam Committee, and the complexity of having multiple laws and rules. It highlights the need for legal training and the challenges posed by numerous laws, suggesting a unified civil service law. The impact of corruption laws on civil servants is examined, noting how they can deter honest officers. Recent amendments aim to protect civil servants and encourage risk-taking. The video concludes with recommendations for a new legal framework to address these issues.

In which year was the code of conduct adopted based on the Santhanam Committee's recommendations?

• 1964

• 1994

• 1974

• 1984

Which act deals with the production of evidence in investigations?

• Prevention of Corruption Act

• Indian Penal Code

• Indian Evidence Act

• Official Secrets Act

What was a major flaw in the code of conduct as discussed in the second section?

• Lack of laws

• No amendments

• Too many laws and rules

• No legal training

What did the Hota Committee recommend regarding the legal framework?

• Create more laws

• Merge laws into one

• Abolish all laws

• Ignore existing laws

What is a consequence of having multiple laws and rules as mentioned in the third section?

• Immediate actions

• Simplified processes

• Delayed processes

• No consequences

Which committee's recommendations are mentioned in the context of merging laws?

• Santhanam Committee

• Hota Committee

• Shah Committee

• Verma Committee

What was a negative impact of the Prevention of Corruption Act on honest officers?

• Reduced workload

• Increased salaries

• Discouraged honest officers

• Encouraged corruption

What was the liability of civil servants under the Prevention of Corruption Act?

• Prove innocence

• Prove guilt

• Ignore evidence

• Dismiss cases

What change was made to protect civil servants in the amended law?

• Ignored recommendations

• Removed all laws

• Changed definition

• Increased penalties

Why was there a need to adopt a new law as discussed in the final section?

• To ignore issues

• To reduce laws

• To address flaws

• To increase complexity