The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is India’s primary legislation aimed at curbing corruption among public servants and ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability in public administration. This Bare Act with Comments, published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., presents the Act in a clear, authoritative, and updated manner for effective legal reference.
This 2025 Edition incorporates all significant amendments, including the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, which introduced major reforms such as redefining offences, shifting focus to undue advantage, and strengthening provisions relating to bribe-givers, intermediaries, and corporate liability. Amendments arising out of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 are also duly included.
The Act lays down stringent provisions for investigation, prosecution, and punishment of corruption-related offences, covering bribery, criminal misconduct, abuse of official position, and procedural safeguards. Supplemented with Supreme Court Guidelines, Landmark Judgments, and Legally Defined Words and Phrases, this edition provides valuable judicial interpretation and practical clarity.
An essential statutory reference, this publication is ideal for criminal law practice, anti-corruption cases, vigilance matters, and competitive examinations.
Key Highlights
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The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
(Act 49 of 1988)
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Updated with:
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Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act 16 of 2018)
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Amendments under the *Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
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Covers key legal aspects:
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Offences relating to bribery and undue advantage
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Liability of public servants and commercial organisations
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Punishment, investigation, and prosecution procedures
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Presumptions, sanctions, and safeguards
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Along with:
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Presented in a precise Bare Act with Comments format
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Latest 2025 Edition, suitable for practice and academic reference
