Punishment for habitual offender
Section 14 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 deals with punishment for habitual offender. Whoever convicted of an offence under this Act subsequently commits an offence punishable under this Act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.] The Act came into force on 09 Sep 1988.
1[14. Punishment for habitual offender.-- Whoever convicted of an offence under this Act subsequently commits an offence punishable under this Act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.]
Section 14, The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Act 49 of 1988).
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Related judgements & precedents
These are some judgments that construed this section, and hold precedence value. They hold authority on how to read, interpret and use this section.
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Kapil Muni Rai vs The State of Bihar and Anr.
Court's Decision & Legal Precedent
A confiscation order passed under Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act without impleading as necessary parties and issuing notice to all persons who are admittedly holding properties allegedly acquired through corruption by a public servant is void and must be set aside as it violates Section 14 of the Act and fundamental principles of natural justice. The Authorized Officer has a mandatory duty to issue notice to the delinquent public servant and all persons holding such properties, calling upon them to appear and file written statements of defence before passing any confiscation order.
On this section: Mandatory requirement to issue notice to delinquent public servant and persons holding properties allegedly acquired through corruption; failure to comply renders confiscation order void
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Kapil Muni Rai vs The State of Bihar and Anr.
Court's Decision & Legal Precedent
A confiscation order passed under Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act without impleading all persons who admittedly hold properties allegedly acquired through corruption, and without issuing notice to them under Section 14 calling upon them to appear and file written statements of defence, is void and must be set aside as it violates the fundamental principles of natural justice and the mandatory statutory requirements of the Act. The Authorized Officer has a non-discretionary duty to implead all such necessary parties and issue proper notice before proceeding with the confiscation petition.
On this section: Mandatory requirement to issue notice to delinquent public servant and persons holding properties allegedly acquired through corruption - critical procedural requirement violated in this case
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Questions about Section 14
What have the courts held on Section 14 of the Prevention of Corruption Act?
Kapil Muni Rai vs The State of Bihar and Anr. (21 Oct 2011) is the leading judgment on this section among those set out below: Mandatory requirement to issue notice to delinquent public servant and persons holding properties allegedly acquired through corruption; failure to comply renders confiscation order void. Another 1 judgment on this section is set out below.
How do I find court cases under Section 14 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 14, section 14 PC Act, section 14 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. 2 reported judgments on this section are set out on this page, beginning with Kapil Muni Rai vs The State of Bihar and Anr. (21 Oct 2011).
What should I read with Section 14 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 14 of the Prevention of Corruption Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, cited as PC Act 14, 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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