Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law
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Summary
A public servant who, during any stage of a judicial proceeding, corruptly or maliciously makes or pronounces a report, order, verdict, or decision they know is contrary to law commits a crime. It applies when an official involved in a judicial hearing deliberately issues a legally wrong ruling. Punishment can be imprisonment for up to seven years, or fine, or both.
Example
Ravi is a magistrate who, to help a friend, knowingly signs an order during a hearing that contradicts the law. Under this provision Ravi can be prosecuted and, if convicted, punished with up to seven years imprisonment, 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.
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