The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, passed by the Parliament of India on September 9, 1988, applies to the entire country, including citizens of India residing outside the country. The Act comprises 31 sections divided into 5 chapters.
In addition to this Act, the Government of India has enacted several other laws to combat corruption. These include:
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
- Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
- Right to Information Act, 2005
- Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2011