# The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, Section 1: Short title and extent

- Act: The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Act 49 of 1988)
- In force from: 1988-09-09
- Ministry: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/pc-act/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. (2) It extends to the whole of India 1*** and it applies also to all citizens of India outside India.

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