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Introduction With India ranking 86th globally in Corruption Perception Index (published by Transparency International), the government has amended the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 on 26th July 2018. Important implications of the Act are highlighted below: Section 4: Notwithstanding anyth
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FAQ :
The Prevention of Corruption Act was amended on 26th July 2018.
Offences specified in sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Act shall be tried by special Judges only.
A public servant obtaining an undue advantage faces imprisonment for a term not less than three years, extendable to seven years, and a fine.
Commercial organisations involved in bribery are punishable with a fine. They must prove they had adequate procedures in place to prevent such conduct.
Criminal misconduct by a public servant, including misappropriation or illicit enrichment, carries imprisonment for a term not less than four years, extendable to ten years, and a fine.
An attempt to commit a corruption offence is punishable with imprisonment for a term not less than two years, extendable to five years, along with a fine.
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