Act to be in addition to any other law
Section 28 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 deals with act to be in addition to any other law. The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any otherlaw for the time being in force, and nothing contained herein shall exempt any public servant from any proceeding which might, apart from this Act, be instituted against him. The Act came into force on 09 Sep 1988.
The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any otherlaw for the time being in force, and nothing contained herein shall exempt any public servant from any proceeding which might, apart from this Act, be instituted against him.
Section 28, The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (Act 49 of 1988).
Questions about Section 28
What does Section 28 of the Prevention of Corruption Act deal with?
Section 28 of the Prevention of Corruption Act is headed "Act to be in addition to any other law". The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, any otherlaw for the time being in force, and nothing contained herein shall exempt any public servant from any proceeding which might, apart from this Act, be instituted against him.
How do I find court cases under Section 28 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 28, section 28 PC Act, section 28 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.
When did Section 28 of the Prevention of Corruption Act come into force?
Section 28 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, cited as PC Act 28, 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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- 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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