29) Prevention of Corruption Act Flashcards
1
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Context ?
A
SC has held that Bribery and Corruption in a deemed university can be tried under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
2
Q
What is a deemed university ?
A
It is an institution under UGC Act of 1956 that has the same common public duty like a university to confer academic degrees which are recognised in the society
3
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Was Prevention of Corruption Act amended ?
A
Yes in 2018 – It made both bribe givers and bribe takers as punishable
Jail term of 3-7 yrs besides fine who are involved in bribery to public officials
