Recently Rajya Sabha has passed the Prevention of Corruption Amendment Bill 2013 Which of the follow...........

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Recently, Rajya Sabha has passed the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013. Which of the following statements are correct regarding this bill?

1. The Act covers the offence of giving a bribe to a public servant under abetment.

2. The Act requires prior sanction to prosecute serving public officials.

3. This bill is silent about the offence of former officials.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

First option is correct.

The Act covers the offence of giving a bribe to a public servant under abetment. The Bill makes specific provisions related to giving a bribe to a public servant, and giving a bribe by a commercial organisation.
The Bill redefines criminal misconduct to only cover misappropriation of property and possession of disproportionate assets.
The Bill modifies the definitions and penalties for offences related to taking a bribe, being a habitual offender and abetting an offence.
Powers and procedures for the attachment and forfeiture of property of public servants accused of corruption have been introduced in the Bill.
The Act requires prior sanction to prosecute serving public officials. The Bill extends this protection to former officials.