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SHORT ANSWER: Recent amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act have increased penalties, expanded definitions, and introduced new offenses related to bribery and corruption. DETAILS: - The minimum punishment for taking bribes has been increased from six months to three years. - The definition of "public servant" has been broadened to include more categories of officials. - New offenses such as "bribery of foreign public officials" have been introduced. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - The maximum punishment for bribery can now go up to seven years of imprisonment along with fines. SOURCE: - Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018
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