An anti-corruption bill that seeks to punish bribe givers for the first time with imprisonment of up to a maximum of seven years was passed today by Rajya Sabha. The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, that amends certain provisions of a 30-year-old anti-corruption law, was passed by the Upper House unanimously with voice vote. "It is a historic anti-corruption legislation to check graft in the country," Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh told PTI.

An anti-corruption bill that seeks to punish bribe givers for the first time with imprisonment of up to a maximum of seven years was passed today by Rajya Sabha. The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, that amends certain provisions of a 30-year-old anti-corruption law, was passed by the Upper House unanimously with voice vote. "It is a historic anti-corruption legislation to check graft in the country," Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh told PTI.