Which of the following Sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1

Which of the following Sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 makes provision regarding Appeals and Revision to the High Court ?

Section 25
Section 27
Section 32
Section 34
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2022
The correct answer is Section 27.
– Section 27 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 provides for Appeals and Revision to the High Court.
– It states that subject to the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, any appeal or revision against the order of a Special Judge shall lie to the High Court.
– The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 creates a special category of courts presided over by Special Judges to try offences under the Act.
– The provisions for appeal and revision ensure that the proceedings and orders of these Special Courts are subject to scrutiny by the High Court, maintaining the judicial hierarchy and allowing for correction of errors.
– Section 25 relates to the Act not affecting other laws.
– Section 32 is related to the repeal and saving provisions (of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 and the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1952).
– Section 34 deals with the statement of objects and reasons (which is not part of the Act itself but often accompanies it).
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