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IPC Section 168: Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Chapter 9: Offences by or related to Public Servants

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

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.

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE

Punishment-Simple imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both-Non-cognizable-Bailable-Triable by Magistrate of the first class-Non-compoundable.

Study: explanations and related material

Now BNS 202 (changed). IPC → BNS converterSource: BPR&D BNS–IPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-06-28), p13

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