Existing Whistleblower Regime In India – As Powerful As It Seems?

INTRODUCTION 

As the name suggests, a 'whistle blower' is one who blows the whistle. Who is eligible to blow the 'whistle' and concerning 'what' is a matter determined by the regulatory regime. A 'whistle blower' is generally understood as 'one who reveals something covert or informs against another. Especially an employee who brings wrongdoing by an employer or by other employees to the attention of a government or law enforcement agency¹.

It is logical to expect that any regulatory regime seeking an effective outcome would take into consideration the following:

1. protection for the person who blows the whistle.
2. checks and balances to ensure that the whistle-blower or the perpetrator does not abuse the process.