The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947

( ACT NO. II OF 1947 )

[ 11th March, 1947 ]
An Act for the more effective prevention of bribery and corruption.1♣

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to make more effective provision for the prevention of bribery and corruption;
 
 
 
 
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1.Short title and extent

2.Interpretation

3.Offences under sections 161 and 165 of the Penal Code to be cognizable offences

4.Presumption where public servant accepts gratification other than legal remuneration

5.Criminal misconduct

5A.

6.[Omitted]

7.Accused person to be competent witness