Prevention of Corruption Act 1988: Without Comment. · Emphasis wherever added is purely for ease of clarity. The Prevention of Corruption Act was passed in the 39th year of the Republic of India. It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir AND IT APPLIES ALSO TO ALL CITIZENS OF INDIA OUTSIDE INDIA. The Act vests the Central AND the State Government with powers to appoint Special Judges as may be necessary, in any area, to speedily try cases related to corruption. It also makes provisions for the Special Judge to hold trial ON A “DAY TO DAY BASIS” The Special Judge has all powers of a District Judge/Sessions Judge. The Special Judge also has powers to try SUMMARILY. Any public servant taking gratification other than his legal remuneration in respect of an official act is liable to be tried under the Act. ANY PERSON WHO TAKES BY WHATEVER MEANS ILLEGAL GRATIFICATION TO INFLUENCE, CORRUPT A PUBLIC SERVANT IS ALSO LIABLE FOR PROSECUTION. ANY PERSON WHO TAKES GRATIFICATION TO EXERCISE PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH A PUBLIC SERVANT IS ALSO LIABLE FOR PROSECUTION. ANY PERSON WHO ABETS THE SAID CORRUPT ACT IS ALSO LIABLE FOR PROSECUTION. ANY PUBLIC SERVANT OBTAINING A VALUABLE THING WITHOUT CONSIDERATION IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIOS OFFICIAL DUTIES IS ALSO LIABLE FOR PROSECUTION. EVEN AN ATTEMPT TO COMMIT AN OFFENCE AS ABOVE IS PUNISABLE with Imprisonment for three years AND fine. Bankers books can be accessed to prove offence. Accused person is COMPETENT WITNESS AGAINST BRIBE - GIVER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. IF BRIBE-GIVER MAKES STATEMENT AGAINST BRIBE-TAKER , BRIBE –GIVER CANNOT BE PROSECUTED. MILITARY PERSONS ALSO SUBJECT TO ACT, EXCEPT IF IT RELATES TO SPECIAL LAW RELATING TO MILITARY SERVICE. THE PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION ACT 1988 IS IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER LAW. Regards, Gerry. P.S HAVE FUN. ARRIVE AT INFERENCES/CONCLUSIONS/ ACTION PLANS/ .
