The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act was enacted in 1998 to amend the original Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 aims to achieve all of the above objectives by introducing various provisions to combat corruption.

Section 7 of The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 defines the offense of bribery, which includes offering, accepting, or soliciting any gratification as an inducement or reward for doing or not doing any act in relation to a public duty.

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 prescribes both imprisonment for a term of up to 7 years and a fine of up to Rs. 1 lakh as punishment for the offense of bribery.

Section 13 of The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 deals with the offense of criminal misconduct by public servants, which includes willful abuse of position or willful neglect of duty for personal gain or to favor any person.

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 prescribes both imprisonment for a term of up to 5 years and a fine of up to Rs. 50,000 as punishment for the offense of criminal misconduct by public servants.

Section 24 of The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 provides for the attachment of property acquired by corrupt means, allowing the authorities to seize and confiscate assets that are suspected to have been obtained through corruption.

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 specifies a time limit of 2 years for completing an investigation into alleged corruption cases.

Section 17 of The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 provides for the protection of witnesses and whistle-blowers who come forward to provide information about corruption cases.

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 prescribes both imprisonment for a term of up to 3 years and a fine of up to Rs. 25,000 as punishment for obstructing the investigation of a corruption case.

Section 31 of The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 provides for the establishment of special courts for the trial of corruption cases, aiming to ensure speedy and effective disposal of such cases.

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 specifies a time limit of 2 years for the completion of a trial in a special court for corruption cases.

Section 37 of The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 provides for the recovery of undue advantage obtained through corruption, allowing the authorities to seize and confiscate assets that were illegally acquired.

The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 prescribes both imprisonment for a term of up to 3 years and a fine of up to Rs. 25,000 as punishment for making false and frivolous complaints.

Section 46 of The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 1998 provides for the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission, an apex body responsible for overseeing and coordinating anti-corruption efforts in India.