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Police demanding a bribe
A police officer or public servant is demanding money for doing their duty, like passport verification or filing an FIR.
Time-sensitive 3 steps 3 documents ~3 min read Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) or S…
The law
Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
Your remedy
Arrest of the corrupt officer and completion of your lawful work.
Steps to take
Documents to gather
Where to go
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) or State Vigilance Directorate.
Jurisdiction varies by state — confirm exact venue with a local advocate.
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