Professional Integrity — Ethical Standards

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act	2018	Expanded the definition of corruption to include giving bribes, introduced provisions for attachment and forfeiture of property, and enhanced penalties for corruption offenses	Strengthened legal framework for addressing professional misconduct and corruption, providing clearer guidelines for professional integrity standards
Companies (Amendment) Act	2020	Enhanced corporate governance norms, strengthened audit requirements, and improved disclosure standards for listed companies	Elevated professional integrity standards in corporate sector, requiring greater transparency and accountability from business leaders