A Classic Commentary on The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 with New Criminal Laws Perspectives By Justice R P Sethi & Sunil Sethi 2025

A Classic Commentary on The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is an authoritative and practice-oriented analysis of India’s anti-corruption framework. Originally authored by Justice R.P. Sethi and Sunil Sethi and updated in its Third Edition by Anoopam Modak, this work provides comprehensive coverage of statutory provisions, judicial interpretations, and procedural safeguards under the Act.

The book thoroughly discusses offences relating to bribery, illegal gratification, criminal misconduct by public servants, and abuse of official position. Special attention is given to sanction for prosecution, investigation procedures, evidentiary standards, and forfeiture of property derived from corrupt practices. It also analyses the impact of the 2018 amendments which significantly reshaped the law governing corruption cases.

Importantly, the commentary aligns the Prevention of Corruption Act with the New Criminal Laws of 2023, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), ensuring relevance for contemporary legal practice.

This book serves as a vital reference for judges, public prosecutors, defence counsel, vigilance officers, investigating agencies, and law students seeking a deep understanding of corruption jurisprudence in India.