Section 16
Matters to be taken into consideration for fixing fine.
The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the prevention of corruption and for matters connected therewith.
Where a sentence of fine is imposed
under 1[section 7 or section 8 or section 9 or section 10 or section 11 or sub-section (2) of section 13 or
section 14 or section 15], the court in fixing the amount of the fine shall take into consideration the
amount or the value of the property, if any, which the accused person has obtained by committing the
offence or where the conviction is for an offence referred to in 2[clause (b)] of sub-section (1) of section
13, the pecuniary resources or property referred to in that clause for which the accused person is unable to
account satisfactorily.
Notes
1. Subs. by Act 16 of 2018, s. 10, for "sub-section (2) of section 13 or section 14"(w.e.f. 26-7-2018).
2. Subs. by s. 10, ibid., for "clause (e)" (w.e.f. 26-7-2018).
2. Subs. by s. 10, ibid., for "clause (e)" (w.e.f. 26-7-2018).