Corruption
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which was passed by the Parliament of India on September 9, 1988, applies to the whole of India and also on citizens of India who live outside India. The Act consists of 31 sections and 5 chapters
Apart from this Act, the Government of India has passed several other laws to prevent corruption. They are:
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
- Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
- Right to Information Act, 2005
- Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You have two options:
- Register an FIR at the police station u/s (under/section) 154of CrPC or by filing an application u/s156(3) to the Magistrate, in which the Magistrate directs the police to lodge an FIR.
- Filing a private complaint u/s 200 of CrPC to the Magistrate.
This is a case of criminal breach of trust under Section 409 of IPC. The punishment is imprisonment upto 10 years or life imprisonment.
Under Section 166 of IPC, such a disobedient public official can be imprisoned for one year or imposed a fine, or both.
Yes. To file a complaint against a judge of the lower judiciary, you must contact the CBI. To file a complaint against a judge of the higher judiciary, there is an in-house mechanism to lodge complaints.
If the judge is of the High Court, you can complain to the Chief Justice (CJ) of the concerned High Court. If the complaint is against the CJ, then you must contact the CJI (Chief Justice of India). Complaint against any judge of the Supreme Court will also be done to the CJI.
Yes. The Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2011, protects people who reports an offence committed by a public servant.