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SECTION 219 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law
Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 257 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 219 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 219 of the Indian Penal Code states that if a public servant knowingly gives a false report, order, verdict, or decision in any stage of a judicial proceeding, they can be punished with imprisonment up to seven years, or fined, or 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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