Omitted
Section 24 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 deals with omitted. [24. Statement by bribe giver not to subject him to prosecution.] Omitted by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 (16 of 2018), s. The Act came into force on 09 Sep 1988.
[24. Statement by bribe giver not to subject him to prosecution.] Omitted by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 (16 of 2018), s. 17 (w.e.f. 26-7-2018).
Section 24, The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Act 49 of 1988).
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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D.sampath vs Inspector of Police
Court's Decision & Legal Precedent
A private individual can be prosecuted under Section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for accepting gratification from a public servant to influence another public servant. The status of the bribe-giver (whether public servant or private person) is immaterial under Section 8 PC Act. What is relevant is whether the gratification was received by the accused to induce a public servant to do or forbear to do any official act. A private person can be the sole accused in a Section 8 PC Act case without a public servant being named as co-accused. The word 'person' in Section 8 PC Act includes public servants, as the act of giving bribe is not an official duty and therefore a public servant giving bribe acts as a private person.
On this section: Statement by bribe-giver not to subject him to prosecution - analyzed to determine if it excludes public servants from being 'persons' under Section 8; court held it does not support such exclusion
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Questions about Section 24
What have the courts held on Section 24 of the Prevention of Corruption Act?
D.sampath vs Inspector of Police (19 Aug 2016) is the leading judgment on this section among those set out below: Statement by bribe-giver not to subject him to prosecution - analyzed to determine if it excludes public servants from being 'persons' under Section 8; court held it does not support such exclusion.
How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 PC Act, section 24 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. 1 reported judgment on this section is set out on this page, beginning with D.sampath vs Inspector of Police (19 Aug 2016).
When did Section 24 of the Prevention of Corruption Act come into force?
Section 24 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, cited as PC Act 24, 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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