The document discusses the Jan Lokpal Bill, an anti-corruption bill in India that aims to establish an independent body called Lokpal to investigate corruption cases. It would have jurisdiction over members of parliament and central government employees. Key features include setting up independent institutions free from government influence to quickly investigate cases and recover losses, with protection for complainants. The bill was drafted by civil society activists and sparked large protests led by Anna Hazare and his India Against Corruption movement to pressure the government to pass the bill, though some have criticized its approach and scope. Support comes from surveys, legislators, social media, and if passed it could significantly reduce corruption through strong independent oversight and swift action on cases.

1. Jan Lokpal Bill
Business Decision

2. Lokpal
O A lokpal is a proposed Ombudsman (legal
representative). It has jurisdiction over all
the members of the parliament and central
government employees in cases of
CORRUPTION.

3. Jan lokpal bill
O The Jan Lokpal Bill is an anti-corruption
bill drafted and drawn up by Civil Society
Activists by seeking an appointment from
Lokpal, an independent body to
investigate on cases of corruption.

4. Salient Features of Lokpal Bill
O Set up of Institutions
O No Government influence
O Quick Action
O Recovery of Government’s losses
O Compensation to the complainant
O Citizen Redressel
O Appointment of Lokpal members
O Corruption free
O Free to prosecute
O Protection to the complainant

5. India Against Corruption
(IAC)
Anna Hazare

6. IAC Movement
O It Describes “an expression of anger people of
India against corruption”.
O It goes on to state “We have all come together
to force/request/persuade/pressurize the
Government to enact Jan Lokpal Bill. We feel
that if the Bill were enacted it would create an
effective deterrence against corruption.”

7. Criticisms of the Jan Lokpal
Bill
ONaïve approach
OExtra-Constitutional
OScope

8. Support for the Bill
O Surveys
O Legislator Support
O Social Media
O Online Surveys

9. Consequences of the Bill if
passed
O Eradication of Corruption
O Decision Makers
O Can Change the System
O Quick decisions on cases
O No backing off for complaining any crime