Punishment for bribery
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Summary
Bribery is punishable with imprisonment for up to one year, or with fine, or with both. If the gratification consists of 'treating' (food, drink, entertainment, or provision), the offender is liable to fine only. Treating means giving meals, drinks, entertainment or similar provision as the bribe.
Example
Ravi offers cash to a municipal inspector to overlook his illegal signboard. Under this provision he can face up to one year imprisonment, or a fine, or both. If instead Ravi had only taken the inspector out for a meal (treating), he would be punishable by fine only.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever commits the offence of bribery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both;
Provided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only.
Explanations
(1) “Treating” means that form of bribery where the gratification consists in food, drink, entertainment, or provision.
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