A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the 2018 Amendment introduced Section 8 making bribe-giving an independent statutory offense. Statement 2 is incorrect because the bar on retroactive application of criminal offenses (ex-post facto laws) is contained in Article 20(1), not Article 20(2) (which deals with double jeopardy).
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