Whistle Blower Protection Act in India: An Overview

Protecting Whistleblowers from Retaliation

The Whistle Blower Protection Act in India aims to safeguard individuals who report corruption or misconduct within government institutions. This report provides an overview of the key provisions of the Act, as well as support measures for whistleblowers.

Definition and Scope of Protection

• The Act defines a whistleblower as a person who reports misconduct or corruption.
• The scope of protection provided by the Act includes safeguarding against victimization or retaliation.

Procedure for Making Complaints

The report highlights the procedure for making complaints under the Whistle Blower Protection Act, including:

Support Measures for Whistleblowers

Historically, whistleblowers in India have faced significant risks, including death and physical injury. The report notes that support measures attached to the status of a whistleblower are not prescribed by the Whistle Blower Protection Act or the Companies Act.

Expert Insights

The report is written by Anshul Prakash and Kruthi N Murthy of Khaitan & Co, a law firm with expertise in employment labor and benefits. The authors are recognized as leading individuals in their field:

• Anshul Prakash is named as Leading Individual Lawyer (Labour & Employment) by Legal 500 Asia Pacific.
• Kruthi N Murthy is acknowledged as a Rising Star for her experience and expertise in Indian labour and employment laws.

Whistleblowing Comparative Reference Tool

The report is part of the Guide to Whistleblowing comparative reference tool on International Employment Lawyer’s website. This tool provides country-specific regulations and allows users to build their own reports comparing jurisdictions.