Short title and extent
Section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 deals with short title and extent. This Act may be called the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Act came into force on 09 Sep 1988.
(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.
Section 1, The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Act 49 of 1988).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act is headed "Short title and extent". This Act may be called the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: PC Act 1, section 1 PC Act, section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Notification - Appointed date of commencement of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 (16 of 2018) (2018).
When did Section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, cited as PC Act 1, came into force on 09 Sep 1988, having been enacted on 09 Sep 1988. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 17A. Enquiry or Inquiry or investigation of offences relatable to recommendations made or decision taken by public servant in discharge of official functions or duties1666 words
- 19. Previous sanction necessary for prosecution869 words
- 2. Definitions716 words
- 9. Offence relating to bribing a public servant by a commercial organisation532 words
- 6. Power to try summarily374 words
- 5. Procedure and powers of special Judge368 words
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