SHORT ANSWER:
The Indian legal system provides protection against retaliation for whistleblowers under the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014.
DETAILS:
- The Act aims to protect individuals who disclose information about corruption or wrongdoing in public interest.
- It prohibits any kind of victimization or retaliation against whistleblowers.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Victimization of a whistleblower can lead to penalties, including imprisonment and fines for the offender.
SOURCE:
- Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014
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