September 13, 2026

Section 14 – Prevention of Corruption Act: Punishment for Habitual Offender

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 — back to Table of Contents

Section 14. Punishment for habitual offender

Whoever convicted of an offence under this Act subsequently commits an offence punishable under this Act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.

Note: Section 14 was substituted by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 (16 of 2018), s. 8, with effect from 26 July 2018.