Read the following statements thoroughly: 1.

Solution

The 2018 amendment brought key changes to the PC Act: 1. The habitual offender clause was removed, reducing mandatory enhanced punishment for repeat offenders. 2. Misappropriation remains criminal misconduct under Section 13, recognising breach of public trust. 3. Criminal misconduct now includes illicit enrichment, making disproportionate assets relative to lawful income punishable. All three statements are accurate, reflecting the evolution of the law to address modern forms of corruption, maintain accountability for misuse of office, and include wealth accumulation without legitimate source. Options (a), (c), (d), and (e) are incorrect because they omit at least one element. Therefore, (b) is correct, showing the PC Act’s broad scope post-2018 amendments.