Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2018

The Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha both in July, 2018) passed the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018 that aims to make giving bribes to a public servant as an offence. The Bill makes specific provisions related to giving a bribe to a public servant and giving a bribe by a commercial organization.

Key Highlights

• The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, enacted to combat corruption in government agencies and public-sector businesses in India.
• The new bill amended to enhance the transparency and accountability by the government. The Bill incorporates the recommendations given by the 20th Law Commission headed by Justice (Retd.) A.P. Shah in its 254th Report.