Section 1

Short title and extent.

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

  • Act 49 of 1988
  • Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
  • Department of Personnel and Training
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the prevention of corruption and for matters connected therewith.

All sections
    (1) This Act may be called the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
     (2) It extends to the whole of India 1*** and it applies also to all citizens of India outside India.

Notes

1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10-2019).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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