Section 12

Punishment for abetment of offences.

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[12. Punishment for abetment of offences.-- Whoever abets any offence punishable under this Act, whether or not that offence is committed in consequence of that abetment, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.]

Notes

1. Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for section 12 (w.e.f. 26-7-2018).

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