Section 7 The Prevention of Corruption Act,
Section 7 – The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
(as amended by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018)
📜 Section 7: Offence relating to public servant being bribed
"Any public servant who accepts or obtains or attempts to obtain from any person, for himself or for any other person, any undue advantage with the intention to perform or cause performance of a public duty improperly or dishonestly, shall be punishable."**
✅ Key Elements of the Offence:
Public servant – The accused must be a public servant.
Undue advantage – Includes any gratification (other than legal remuneration).
With intent – To perform or forbear from performing a public duty improperly or dishonestly.
⚖️ Punishment under Section 7:
Minimum: 3 years
Maximum: 7 years
+ Fine
📝 Explanation of Key Terms:
Undue advantage: Any benefit or gratification that is not legally due.
Public duty: A duty in the discharge of which the State, the public or the community at large has an interest.
📌 Example:
If a government clerk asks for a bribe to process a ration card application, it falls under Section 7.
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