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Corruption laws in India
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 public servants in India can be penalized for corruption. Benami transactions are prohibited in The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988. The offence of money laundering is punishable under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Since 2005 India, though not ratified, is a signatory to the UN Convention against Corruption.
Key Features of the Acts related to corruption are:-
1. In the Indian Penal Code, 1860:
2. In the Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Act, 1988:
3. Others:-
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