IPC Section 168

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter IX

S. 168

Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade

Description

Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant not to engages in trade, engages in trade, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade

Simple Imprisonment for 1 Year or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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