Section 16

Matters to be taken into consideration for fixing fine.

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
    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).

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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