Malik & Mulla’s An Exclusive Commentary on The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is a practical legal reference on anti-corruption law, with special emphasis on public servants and corruption charges, investigation, attachment of properties and sanction for prosecution. The book examines the Act in light of the BNS, BNSS and BSA, 2023, making it a useful resource for advocates, judges, criminal-law practitioners, legal researchers and professionals dealing with corruption cases.



The book explains the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in the context of the new criminal laws introduced in 2023, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).

It places special emphasis on important practical issues arising in corruption cases, including public servants and corruption charges, investigation into corruption allegations, attachment of properties, and sanction for prosecution. The book also highlights the practical impact of BNS, BNSS and BSA, 2023 on the handling and prosecution of corruption cases.

Key Features

• Exclusive commentary on the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
• Covers Act No. 49 of 1988
• Examines the Act in light of the new criminal laws, 2023
• Covers BNS, BNSS & BSA, 2023
• Special emphasis on Public Servants & Corruption Charges
• Discussion on Investigation into Corruption Charges
• Covers Attachment of Properties
• Discussion on Sanction for Prosecution
• Practical impact of BNS, BNSS & BSA on corruption cases
• Useful for professional legal research and litigation
This Book is Ideal for
• Advocates & Legal Practitioners
• Criminal Law Practitioners
• Anti-Corruption & Vigilance Lawyers
• Judges & Judicial Officers
• Law Students
• Legal Researchers & Academics
• Investigating & Prosecution Professionals
• Law Firms & Law Libraries