Is giving bribe a crime?
NEW DELHI: Bribe givers can now be punished with a jail term of maximum of seven years under a new anti-corruption law that has got assent from President Ram Nath Kovind. The president gave approval to the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1988, recently, an official order said.
What is IPC 171B?
Section 171B in The Indian Penal Code. 164 [171B. Bribery.— (1) Whoever— (i) gives a gratification to any person with the object of inducing him or any other person to exercise any electoral right or of rewarding any person for having exercised any such right; or.
What is the punishment for bribery?
Penalties. The penalties under the Act are severe – there is a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine for individuals. Corporates face an unlimited fine (including in respect of the corporate offence).
How long do you go to jail for bribe?
The bribe-giver may also be charged with ‘criminal conspiracy’ to commit offences under the PCA. The penalties for various offences under the PCA include imprisonment ranging from six months to 10 years, and a fine (for which no maximum amount is prescribed).
What is the definition of bribery in IPC?
Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 171-B. Bribery. Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 171B. Bribery. 171-B. Bribery .— (1) Whoever— ( i) gives a gratification to any person with the object of inducing him or any other person to exercise any electoral right or of rewarding any person for having exercised any such right; or
Are there any provisions in IPC to punish false statements?
There are multiple sections in Indian Penal Code (IPC) to punish false statements, fabricated/forged evidence, perjury etc.; but rarely do such provisions are utilized to punish those abusing and misusing the judicial system.
Which is the law for bribe giving in India?
Both bribe giving and bribe taking are offences under Indian law. They are termed offences originally by Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 and later by the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA), 1988, which now deals with the offences.
What is the punishment under Section 409 of the IPC?
Under Section 409 of the IPC, if a public servant is entrusted with any property or dominion over the property and he converts such property for his use, he is guilty of criminal breach of trust. The punishment for an offense under Section 409 is life imprisonment or imprisonment up to 10 years.
