The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is an Indian law that criminalizes the act of corruption by public officials and punishes those who engage in such behavior.
Summary
The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is an Indian law that seeks to combat corruption by public officials. The Act criminalizes the act of corruption, which includes taking bribes, obtaining valuable things or property by corrupt means, abusing one's position for personal gain, and more. The Act also establishes special courts to try cases related to corruption. Additionally, the Act provides for the forfeiture of assets acquired by corrupt means, and for the protection of whistleblowers who report corruption. The Act applies to all public officials, including those working in government, public sector organizations, and even private entities that receive substantial funding from the government.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 2 | Section 3: Power To Appoint Special Judges | Open |
| 3 | Section 4: Cases Triable By Special Judges | Open |
| 4 | Section 5: Procedure And Powers Of Special Judge | Open |
| 5 | Section 6: Power To Try Summarily | Open |
| 6 | Section 7: Offence Relating To Public Servant Being Bribed | Open |
| 7 | Section 7A: Taking Undue Advantage To Influence Public Servant By Corrupt Or Illegal Means Or By Exercise Of Personal Influence | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Offence Relating To Bribing Of A Public Servant | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Offence Relating To Bribing A Public Servant By A Commercial Organisation | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Person In Charge Of Commercial Organisation To Be Guilty Of Offence | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Public Servant Obtaining Undue Advantage, Without Consideration From Person Concerned In Proceeding Or Business Transacted By Such Public Servant | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Punishment For Abetment Of Offences | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Criminal Misconduct By A Public Servant | Open |
| 14 | Section 17: Persons Authorised To Investigate | Open |
| 15 | Section 17A: Enquiry Or Inquiry Or Investigation Of Offences Relatable To Recommendations Made Or Decision Taken By Public Servant In Discharge Of Official Functions Or Duties | Open |