New Delhi, September 12: Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan today favoured statutory provision for seizure of illegal properties and assets of government officials convicted in corruption cases.
He also wanted specialised teams of lawyers to ensure that they will progressively develop expertise in prosecuting corruption-related cases.
“If a public official amasses wealth at the cost of public, then the state is justified in seizing such assets,” Balakrishnan said at a national seminar on ‘Fighting Crimes related to Corruption’.
“One prominent suggestion is the inclusion of a statutory remedy that will enable confiscation of properties belonging to persons who are convicted of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA)”, the Chief Justice said.
–PTI