Commentary on Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, 6th Updated Edn.

MALIK: Commentary on the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is a comprehensive and practice-oriented treatise on India’s principal anti-corruption legislation. The book provides a section-wise interpretation of the Act, explaining the scope of corruption offences, liability of public servants, and procedural safeguards. This updated edition reflects the latest statutory amendments and incorporates significant judicial pronouncements shaping investigation, sanction for prosecution, trial, and sentencing under the Act. Key concepts such as demand and acceptance of illegal gratification, presumption of guilt, traps, recovery, and defenses are examined with clarity and precision. The commentary also addresses the role of investigative agencies, evidentiary standards, and constitutional considerations affecting corruption prosecutions. Written in clear and authoritative language, the book balances doctrinal analysis with practical insights drawn from court practice. Widely relied upon by courts and practitioners, this work remains an indispensable reference for navigating corruption cases under Indian criminal law.