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Harsh Santosh LodhaAIR 261· 2025

Question Q13GS2GS2

Executive agencies, working as the watchdog against impropriety, are vital to act against the corrupt; however, pandering to vested interests may have the effect of turning the idea of rule of law on its head. Comment, with special reference to controversies associated with the enforcement of ED.

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justice and political principles.

3Reduce trust of people in the law enforcement agencies.
4Cascade evils of corruption, partisanship to other areas.
5Social apathy and increased nexus for illegitimate gains.
6Deterrence effect and operant conditioning reversed.

Way forward:

Constitutionalise it
More funds, functions and functionries
Civil courts powers to stature

Need of the hour is to ensure that executive agencies are transformed from 'puppet' to 'police' role.

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Conclusion

Need of the hour is to ensure that executive agencies are transformed from 'puppet' to 'police' role.

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Branching diagram showing Way forward with three options: Constitutionalise it, More funds/functions/functionries, Civil courts powers to stature

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Topper

Harsh Santosh Lodha

AIR 2612025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

Enforcement Directorate Abuse

Pandering to Vested Interests

Writing Stats

90

Total words

2

Paragraphs

3

Bullets