Section 25 The Prevention of Corruption Act,
Section 25 – The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
📜 Bare Text of Section 25:
"Military, Naval and Air Force or other law not to be affected."
✅ Explanation:
This section is a saving clause, which means:
The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 does not override or affect the operation of laws relating to:
Military law (Army Act, 1950)
Naval law (Navy Act, 1957)
Air Force law (Air Force Act, 1950)
Other special laws relating to the armed forces or defense personnel
🧠 Purpose of Section 25:
To ensure that members of the armed forces or persons subject to military law are still governed by their respective disciplinary codes, even if the act of corruption could fall under this Act.
Prevents conflict of jurisdiction between civil anti-corruption laws and military court-martial proceedings.
Allows the government or military authorities to retain discretion on whether to try a case under military law or under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
🔍 Illustration:
If a military officer is accused of taking a bribe:
The case can be dealt with under military law (e.g., court-martial).
The Prevention of Corruption Act does not supersede the military justice system.
📌 Key Takeaway:
Section 25 ensures that the disciplinary framework of the armed forces remains intact and is not diluted or displaced by the civilian anti-corruption law.
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