West Bengal anti-corruption legislation

The proposed legislation represents a specific policy intervention aimed at addressing corruption, which is a core theme in GS2 governance and GS4 ethics syllabi.

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Proposed legislative measure in West Bengal aims to confiscate and auction assets of individuals involved in corruption.
The objective is to deter corruption by moving beyond custodial sentences to the permanent seizure of assets.
The proposed Bill is intended to be introduced during the current session of the State Assembly.

Questions

Discuss the efficacy of asset forfeiture as a legal mechanism in combating systemic corruption in India. How does it complement existing anti-corruption frameworks like the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988? 150 words

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Examine the constitutional and legal challenges associated with the state-level legislative attempts to confiscate private property in corruption cases. Discuss the balance between the state's power to penalize economic offenses and the fundamental right to property. 250 words

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Bill to auction assets of graft accused soon, says Suvendu

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