Particulars in a charge in relation to an offence under section 13 (1) (a)

Q: When did Section 23 of the Prevention of Corruption Act come into force?

Section 23 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, cited as PC Act 23, 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.

In force From 09 Sep 1988 Act 49 of 1988 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 49 of 1988 Ministry Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Enacted 09 Sep 1988 In force 09 Sep 1988

Section 23 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 deals with particulars in a charge in relation to an offence under section 13 (1) (a). Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), when an accused is charged with an offence under [clause (a)] of sub-section (1) of section 13, it shall be sufficient to describe in the charge the property in respect of which the offence is alleged to have bee The Act came into force on 09 Sep 1988.

23. Particulars in a charge in relation to an offence under ¹[section 13(1)(a)].--Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), when an accused is charged with an offence under ²[clause (a)] of sub-section (1) of section 13, it shall be sufficient to describe in the charge the property in respect of which the offence is alleged to have been committed and the dates between which the offence is alleged to have been committed, without specifying particular items or exact dates, and the charge so framed shall be deemed to be a charge of one offence within the meaning of section 219 of the said Code:
Provided that the time included between the first and last of such dates shall not exceed one year.
Section 23, The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Act 49 of 1988).

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s. 13 Criminal misconduct by a public servant

Questions about Section 23

What does Section 23 of the Prevention of Corruption Act deal with?

Section 23 of the Prevention of Corruption Act is headed "Particulars in a charge in relation to an offence under section 13 (1) (a)". 23. Particulars in a charge in relation to an offence under [section 13(1)(a)].--Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), when an accused is charged with an offence under [clause (a)] of sub-section (1) of section 13, it shall be sufficient to describe

How do I find court cases under Section 23 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 23, section 23 PC Act, section 23 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 23 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 13 (Criminal misconduct by a public servant), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 23 of the Prevention of Corruption Act come into force?

Section 23 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, cited as PC Act 23, 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.

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