Section 9 The Prevention of Corruption Act,
Here is the explanation of Section 9 of The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended):
π Section 9 β Taking gratification, for exercise of personal influence with public servant
Text (Simplified):
Whoever accepts or agrees to accept any gratification (other than legal remuneration), as a motive or reward for using their personal influence with a public servant to:
Do or not do any act in their official function,
Show favor or disfavor, or
Render or attempt to render any service or disservice to any person,
shall be punishable with:
Imprisonment of minimum 3 years, which may extend to 7 years, and
Fine.
π Key Elements:
Offender: Any person (not necessarily a public servant).
Gratification: Any illegal reward or payment (not salary or legal fees).
Intended use: The person uses personal influence over a public servant.
Objective: To manipulate the public servantβs official duty.
β Example:
If a person accepts money from someone, promising to influence a government officer (e.g., using friendship or family connection) to award a government contract β this is punishable under Section 9.
π Purpose:
This section aims to curb corruption even where:
The corrupt person is not a public official.
The influence is personal, not through any formal authority.
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