BNS 257 — Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

257. 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.
Commitment  for  trial or  confinement  by  person  having  authority
who knows that he is acting contrary to law.

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