SECTION 219 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law

Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

Description of IPC Section 219

According to section 219 of Indian penal code, Whoever, being a public servant, corruptly or maliciously makes or pronounces in any stage of a judicial proceeding, any report, order, verdict, or decision which he knows to be contrary to law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

Offence	Punishment	Cognizance	Bail	Triable
Public servant in a judicial proceeding corruptly Making and pronouncing an order, report, Verdict, or decision which he knows to be contrary to law	7 Years or Fine or Both	Non-Cognizable	Bailable	Magistrate First Class

Offence : Public servant in a judicial proceeding corruptly Making and pronouncing an order, report, Verdict, or decision which he knows to be contrary to law

Punishment : 7 Years or Fine or Both

Cognizance : Non-Cognizable

Bail : Bailable

Triable : Magistrate First Class

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FAQ's on IPC Section 219

What offence is defined under IPC 219?

IPC 219 Offence: Public servant in a judicial proceeding corruptly Making and pronouncing an order, report, Verdict, or decision which he knows to be contrary to law.