The Parliament has passed the Prevention Of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2018. Acting as a deterrent to corruption done by public servants, this bill has enhanced the punishment for both bribe givers and takers. The bill has also expanded the definition of "undue advantage" so that other than legal remuneration, any gifts received for malafide motives, which were previously out of the purview of scrutiny, will now be considered as a bribe. This bill will become law after the President gives his assent.

संसद ने भ्रष्टाचार निवारण (संशोधन) विधेयक 2018 को पारित कर दिया है। सरकारी कर्मचारियों द्वारा किए गए भ्रष्टाचार के निवारक के रूप में कार्य करते हुए, इस बिल ने रिश्वत देने वालों और लेने वालों, दोनों के लिए दंड बढ़ा दिया है। इस बिल में "अनुचित लाभ" की परिभाषा का भी विस्तार किया गया है ताकि कानूनी पारिश्रमिक के अलावा, बदनीयत उद्देश्यों के लिए प्राप्त कोई भी उपहार, जो की पहले जांच के दायरे से बाहर थे, अब रिश्वत माने जाएंगे । राष्ट्रपति द्वारा अपनी  स्वीकृति देने के बाद यह बिल कानून बन जाएगा।

Key Learnings

• Noun : assent //असेन्ट// [स्वीकृति]

  Definition: official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan, or request
  Synonyms: consent, sanction, approval
  Antonym: dissent, disagreement

• Noun : deterrent //डिटर्रन्ट// [निवारक]

  Definition: a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
  Synonyms: obstacle, impediment, restraint, check
  Antonym: stimulus, catalyst, impetus

• Adjective : malafide //मेल-अ-फाइड// [बदनीयत]

  Definition: illegal or dishonest; especially by using your job or situation in order to gain an advantage
  Synonyms: insincere, deceptive, devious, snide
  Antonym: loyal, honest, genuine

• Noun : purview //पर्व्यू// [दायरा]

  Definition: the limit of someone’s responsibility, activity or interest
  Synonyms: realm, range, ambit, authority, , reach
  Antonym: -

• Noun : scrutiny //स्क्रूटनी// [जांच]

  Definition: the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it
  Synonyms: probe, perusal, investigation, inquiry
  Antonym: glance, flash, cursory look