Appeal and Revision as per Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA) provides for appeal and revision against orders passed by Special Judges in cases under the Act.

Appeal

An appeal lies to the High Court from an order passed by a Special Judge in a case under the PCA. The appeal can be filed by the convicted person, the State Government, or any other person aggrieved by the order.

Section 27 of the PCA

Section 27 of the PCA deals with appeal. It provides that an appeal shall lie to the High Court from an order passed by a Special Judge in a case under the PCA. The appeal shall be filed within thirty days of the date of the order.

Revision

The High Court may, in its discretion, call for the records of any case tried by a Special Judge in a case under the PCA and may, if it thinks fit, revise the order passed by the Special Judge.

Section 28 of the PCA

Section 28 of the PCA deals with revision. It provides that the High Court may, in its discretion, call for the records of any case tried by a Special Judge in a case under the PCA and may, if it thinks fit, revise the order passed by the Special Judge.

MCQs on Appeal and Revision under the PCA

  1. Who can file an appeal against an order passed by a Special Judge in a case under the PCA?
    • The convicted person.
    • The State Government.
    • Any other person aggrieved by the order.
    • All of the above.

The correct answer is (d). All of the above can file an appeal against an order passed by a Special Judge in a case under the PCA.

  1. Within how many days can an appeal be filed against an order passed by a Special Judge in a case under the PCA?
    • Thirty days.
    • Sixty days.
    • Ninety days.
    • One hundred and twenty days.

The correct answer is (a). An appeal can be filed within thirty days of the date of the order.

  1. The High Court may, in its discretion, call for the records of any case tried by a Special Judge in a case under the PCA and may, if it thinks fit, revise the order passed by the Special Judge.
    • True.
    • False.

The correct answer is (a). The High Court may, in its discretion, call for the records of any case tried by a Special Judge in a case under the PCA and may, if it thinks fit, revise the order passed by the Special Judge.

Conclusion

The PCA provides for appeal and revision against orders passed by Special Judges in cases under the Act. The appeal and revision provisions are important mechanisms to ensure that justice is done in cases of corruption.