Seeking ‘sexual favour’ is graft under new proposed law

NEW DELHI: Seeking “sexual favour” can be considered as bribe and people can be penalised for it under a new law proposed by a parliamentary committee. In its report

NEW DELHI: Seeking “sexual favour” can be considered as bribe and people can be penalised for it under a new law proposed by a parliamentary committee. In its report on new anti-corruption bill, the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha has endorsed Law Commission’s report and recommended inclusion of “undue advantage” in a relevant provision of the proposed legislation to cover “any gratification other than legal remuneration”, including sexual favours, to explain offence relating to public servant being bribed.

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