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SECTION 169 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Description of IPC Section 169
According to section 169 of Indian penal code, Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant, not to purchase or bid for certain property, purchases or bids for that property, either in his own name or in the name of another, or jointly, or in shares with others, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; and the property, if purchased, shall be confiscated.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property | Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both and confiscation of property, if purchased | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both and confiscation of property, if purchased
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
FAQ's on IPC Section 169
What offence is defined under IPC 169?
IPC 169 Offence: Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property.
What is the punishment for IPC 169 Case?
The punishment for IPC 169 is Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both and confiscation of property, if purchased.
Is IPC 169 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 169 is a Non-Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 169 offence?
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Is IPC 169 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 169 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 169 be tried?
IPC 169 is tried in the court of Magistrate First Class.
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