Section 7A

Taking undue advantage to influence public servant by corrupt or illegal means or by exercise of personal influence.

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[7A. Taking undue advantage to influence public servant by corrupt or illegal means or by exercise of personal influence.--Whoever accepts or obtains or attempts to obtain from another person for himself or for any other person any undue advantage as a motive or reward to induce a public servant, by corrupt or illegal means or by exercise of his personal influence to perform or to cause performance of a public duty improperly or dishonestly or to forbear or to cause to forbear such public duty by such public servant or by another public servant, 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 Act 16 of 2018, s. 4, for sections 7, 8, 9 and 10 (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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