Prevention of Corruption Act gives no scope for reform; hence misplaced leniency should not be shown: Supreme Court

Apoorva Mandhani

5 May 2015 12:26 PM IST

  • Prevention of Corruption Act gives no scope for reform; hence misplaced leniency should not be shown: Supreme Court

    A Supreme Court Bench comprising of Justice T.S. Thakur, Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice R.Bhanumathi has reportedly held that there is no scope for a public official convicted of corruption to reform. His punishment under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 should hence reflect the public’s repugnance for his crime.“The judgment on sentence shall not shock the common man. It...

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