ANTI CORRUPTION -LAW, PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE BY AK GAUTAM

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Treatise succinctly and systematically depicts the evolutionary statutory history and growth of every section of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. It covers all areas of law related to the subject and the requirements of Lawyers, Courts, and Law Enforcement Agencies. One can get the entire historical perception of each section of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in this book instead of searching at various places. The book deals with in-depth the legal aspect of practice and procedure being adopted by Investigating Agencies and Law Enforcement Authorities to lay a trap while catching a public servant while demanding and accepting the bribe. The treatise also deals with the various legal aspects of free, fair, and full investigation in the matters of disproportionate assets because the Investigating Officers and Public Prosecutors play a critical role in the entire process of criminal investigation and prosecution.

The book clearly, cogently and efficiently describes the copious legal aspects of the criminal investigation, prosecution, and criminal appeal. The book also contains lucid examinations of various. statutory provisions of laws which are meant for protecting and implementing the rights of the accused. The book contains most of the important case laws of the Supreme Court since 1988 i.e. from the date. when the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 came into force and also makes comparative study with the old Act of 1947.

The noticeable features of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 and chart prescribing the penalty of offences under the Act are given separately to make the book more comprehensive. Detailed synopsis with clear short titles and headings have also been added. It contains an exhaustive and lucid exposition of the law and the Author’s comments are precise, pointed and concise and resource commentary for all the stakeholders involved in the fight of eradication and prevention of corruption.

The treatise covers all the important judgements delivered by the Supreme Court of India on the Prevention of Corruption Act. The cardinal legal principles and case laws, which explain the statutory provisions and law laid down by the Supreme Court, have been mentioned clearly and cogently. The case laws have been arranged in a very convenient manner with short titles and headings. Several guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court have been specifically incorporated in the book at the appropriate places.

This book is a precise and concise commentary on the subject. It covers all the legal facets which arose during the implementation of the Anti-Corruption Laws. The book clarifies in a pellucid manner the complexities, intricacies, niceties and nuances of the law, practice and procedure relating to the investigation and prosecution of Anti-Corruption matters. The author has incorporated many useful tips, tricks and practical hints for free, fair and full investigation, prosecution and defence in order to secure the ends of justice.

The appendices to the book contain the relevant Acts and relevant sections of some Acts relating to the cases of the Prevention of Corruption Act.