To be held responsible for one's actions or to be made to explain and accept consequences.

जवाबदेह ठहराया जाना

English Usage: The corrupt officials must be brought to account for their actions.

Hindi Usage: भ्रष्ट अधिकारियों को उनके कार्यों के लिए जवाबदेह ठहराया जाना चाहिए।