The prevention of corruption act, 1988 talks about taking illegal gratification. The act defines "gratification" as not restricted to pecuniary gratification or to gratifications estimable in money. Under this act offences can be made out only if there is proof of taking illegal gratification. let us examine some of the current corrupt cases which are under trail,
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- Raja has not received but has help Kanimozhi to receive the illegal gratification.
- Kanimozhi has received illegal gratification though her TV company.
- Maran, fmr textile minster has received illegal gratification indirectly through his brothers company.
- BS Yeddyurappa has received illegal gratification through a family managed trust.
Now the question is that Sheila Dikshit has been charged with irregularities by CAG report, does this amount to corruption. It’s inclusive with in popular meaning of the word corruption, but under the prevention of corruption act this not an offence since no illegal gratification received.
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