punishment. The appellant was, in fact, in the position of
a “whistle blower” and he is to be given full protection by
the Court. Learned ... none of that was
being done, the appellant acted as a “whistle blower” and
alerted the Press.
17. Mr. Bhushan makes a reference
State of Jammu and Kashmir" shall be omitted.
105.
The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014.
In sub-section (2) of section 1, words, "except
Section 5 in The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014
5. Powers and functions of Competent Authority on receipt of public interest disclosure.—
(1) Subject
words "the said notification" shall be substituted.
2014
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The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011
(a) In the Enacting Formula, for the words "Sixty-second
Section 11 in The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014
11. Safeguards against victimisation.—
(1) The Central Government shall ensure that no person or a public
Section 4 in The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014
4. Requirement of public interest disclosure.—
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the provisions of the Official
Section 1 in The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014
1. Short title, extent and commencement.—
(1) This Act may be called the Whistle Blowers Protection
Section 3 in The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014
3. Definitions.—
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “Central Vigilance Commission” means
Section 16 in The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014
16. Penalty for revealing identity of complainant.—
Any person, who negligently or mala fidely reveals
Section 20 in The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014
20. Appeal to High Court.—
Any person aggrieved by any order of the Competent Authority relating
