The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 · V — SANCTION FOR PROSECUTION AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 3. The Bill, inter alia, envisages widening the scope of the definition of the expression "public serva

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

3. The Bill, inter alia, envisages widening the scope of the definition of the expression "public servant". incorporation of offences under sections 161 to 163A of the Indian Penal Code, enhancement of penalties provided for these offences and incorporation of a provision that the order of the trial court upholding the grant of sanction for prosecution would be final if it has not already been challenged and the trial has commenced. In order to expedite the proceedings, provisions for day-to-day trial of cases and prohibitory provisions with regard to grant of stay and exercise of powers of revision on interlocutory orders have also been included.

Source: India Code