Section 161, P.P.C. deals with illegal gratification by ______________________?
Correct answer: C. Public servants
- A. Private persons
- B. Politicians
- C. Public servants
- D. None of these
Explanation
Section 161 PPC concerns a public servant accepting or obtaining illegal gratification in connection with an official act. The offence is tied to the offender’s public-servant status, not merely to being a private person or politician.
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