BNS Section 202: Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 12: Of Offences by or Relating to Public Servants
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202. Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant not to engage 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 or with community service.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 198. Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person
- 199. Public servant disobeying direction under law
- 200. Punishment for non-treatment of victim
- 201. Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury
- 203. Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property
- 204. Personating a public servant
- 205. Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent