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BNS Section 201

Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury

Whoever, being a public servant, and being, as such public servant, charged with the preparation or translation of any document or electronic record, frames, prepares or translates that document or electronic record in a manner which he knows or believes to be incorrect, intending thereby to cause or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.


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Key Points of BNS-201: Public Servant Framing an Incorrect Document with Intent to Cause Injury


1. Who is Covered:
 

  • Public servants responsible for preparation or translation of any document or electronic record.
     

  • This applies to individuals entrusted with official duties related to documentation in the course of their employment as public officials.
     

2. The Offense:
 

  • The offense under BNS-201 is committed when a public servant:
     

  • Frames, prepares, or translates a document or electronic record in an incorrect manner.
     

  • The individual does this with knowledge or belief that the information is false.
     

  • The intention is to cause injury to another person, or knowing that it is likely to cause injury.
     

3. Intent to Cause Injury:
 

  • The key aspect of this section is the intent to cause harm to another party.
     

  • The public servant must act deliberately, knowing that their actions will likely result in injury or damage.
     

4. Punishment:
 

  • The penalty for violating BNS-201 includes:
     

  • Imprisonment for a term of up to three years, or
     

  • Fine, or
     

  • Both imprisonment and fine.
     

5. Purpose:
 

  • This section aims to ensure integrity and accountability in the creation and management of official records, preventing misuse of power by public officials.


Offence : Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury.


Punishment : Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.


Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable.


Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable.


By what Court triable : Magistrate of the first class.




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