Section 161: [Public servant taking a gratification other than legal remuneration, in respect of an official act.] Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31

Q: What does Section 161 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 161 IPC pertains to "[Public servant taking a gratification other than legal remuneration, in respect of an official act.] Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 161 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs [Public servant taking a gratification other than legal remuneration, in respect of an official act.] Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31.

Q: Is Section 161 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 161 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 161 IPC?

धारा 161 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 161 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 161 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs [Public servant taking a gratification other than legal remuneration, in respect of an official act.] Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31.

Q: What is Dhara 161 IPC?

Dhara 161 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 161 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 161 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs [Public servant taking a gratification other than legal remuneration, in respect of an official act.] Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31.

Q: How to cite Section 161 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 161, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, 1860, § 161 (India).

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