Indian Penal Code, 1860
[Public servant taking a gratification other than legal remuneration, in respect of an official act.] Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31.
Section
161
Punishment
Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Cognizable
N/A
Bailable
N/A
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
N/A
Bare Act Text
161. [Public servant taking a gratification other than legal remuneration, in respect of an official act.] Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31.
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