The act does not incorporate corruption by judges and by private sectors, he said speaking in an interaction program organized by the Reporters Club.[break]
Minister Gupta said the ministry has already initiated talks with the Prime Minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai to amend the act.
He further added that a provision requiring judges to disclose their property details should also be added.
Gupta also claimed that the ministry could eradicate the corruption in the courts if given a complete support by the Judicial Council.
He also said that the courts have corrupt judges. "If I am forced to reveal the names of the corrupt judges, I will do so," he added.
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