Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law
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Summary
A public servant who corruptly or maliciously makes or pronounces, at any stage of a judicial proceeding, a report, order, verdict or decision that they know is contrary to law is punishable. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to seven years, or a fine, or both. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable, and triable by a First Class Magistrate.
Example
Arjun, a magistrate, knowingly issues an order in a trial that ignores clear legal rules to benefit a friend. Because he made a corrupt decision in a judicial proceeding that was contrary to law, Arjun can face up to seven years imprisonment, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, being a public servant, corruptly or maliciously makes or pronounces in any stage of a judicial proceeding, any report, order, verdict, or decision which he knows to be contrary to law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Magistrate of the first class.
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