BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 268 — Personation of assessor.
Replaces IPC Section 229.
Whoever, by personation or otherwise, shall intentionally cause, or knowingly suffer himself to be returned, empanelled or sworn as an assessor in any case in which he knows that he is not entitled by law to be so returned, empanelled or sworn, or knowing himself to have been so returned, empanelled or sworn contrary to law, shall voluntarily serve as such assessor, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Nearby sections
- 265 Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for.
- 266 Violation of condition of remission of punishment.
- 267 Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding.
- 269 Failure by person released on bail bond or bond to appear in Court.
- 270 Public nuisance.
- 271 Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.
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