BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 202 — Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade.
Replaces IPC Section 168.
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 or with community service.
Nearby sections
- 199 Public servant disobeying direction under law.
- 200 Punishment for non-treatment of victim.
- 201 Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury.
- 203 Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property.
- 204 Personating a public servant.
- 205 Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent.
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