Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 (Amended upto 26th July 2018)

Updated - Fri, 03 Dec 2021

Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 (Amended upto 26th July 2018)

Section

Topics

Short title and extent.

Definitions.

Power to appoint special Judges.

Cases triable by special Judges.

Procedure and powers of special Judge.

Power to try summarily.

Offence relating to public servant being bribed.

Taking undue advantage to influence public servant by corrupt or illegal means or by exercise of personal influence.

Offence relating to bribing of a public servant

Offence relating to bribing a public servant by a commercial organization.

Person in charge of commercial organization to be guilty of offence.

Public servant obtaining undue advantage, without consideration from person concerned in proceeding or business transacted by such public servant.

Punishment for abetment of offences.

Criminal misconduct by a public servant.

Punishment for habitual offender.

Punishment for attempt.

Matters to be taken into consideration for fixing fine.

Persons authorised to investigate.

Inquiry or investigation of offences relatable to recommendations made or decision taken by public servant in discharge of official functions or duties.

Power to inspect bankers’ books.

Attachment and forfeiture of property.

Previous sanction necessary for prosecution.

Presumption where public servant accepts any undue advantage.

Accused person to be a competent witness.

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to apply subject to certain modifications.