ANALYTICAL STUDY OF LEGAL FRAMEWORK PROTECTING WHISTLE BLOWERS IN SAARC NATIONS

Abstract Several regulations and amendments have come into the picture of whistle blowing depicting protection of whistle blowers. SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is a socio-economic group comprising of eight countries that are primarily located in South Asia. A “Whistle Blower” stands for a person who reveals wrongdoingwithin an organization to the public or to those in positions of authority. This paper will focus on the types of whistle blowers, work performed by whistle blowers in different types, remedies to whistle blowers on the basis of stand in the society, legal framework in place for the rights of whistle blowers in SAARC Nations. This paper also examines the role of whistle blowers in the eradication of corruption in SAARC nations. The paper also attempts to focus on the consequences faced by Whistle Blowers in SAARC Nations. Furthermore, the paper will discuss about the various legislations, amendments, and Acts in relation to the Protection of Whistle Blowers in SAARC Nations. It is the endeavour of this paper to discuss about the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011, its important areas of interest, Objectives of the Act, remedies provided in the Act, concluding with the Critical Analysis.