Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Chapter 38 The First Schedule

Section 161-171: IPC Sections 161 - 171

IPC Chapter IX A - Offences by or relating to Public Servants

SecDescriptionPunishment

161

Being or expecting to be a public servant, and taking A gratification other than Legal remuneration in respect of an official act

3 Years or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

162

Taking a gratification in order, by corrupt or illegal means, to influence a public servant

3 Years or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

163

Taking a gratification for the exercise of personal influence with a public servant

Simple Imprisonment for 1 Year or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

164

Abetment by public servant of the offences defined in the last two preceding clauses with reference to himself

3 Years or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

165

Public servant obtaining any valuable thing, without consideration, From a person concerned in any proceeding or business transacted by Such public servant

3 Years or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

165A

Punishment for abetment of offences punishable under section 161 or section 165

3 Years or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

166

Public servant disobeying a direction of the law with intent to cause injury to any person

Simple Imprisonment for 1 Year or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

166A

Public servant disobeying direction under law

6 months to 2 years + Fine

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

166B

Non-treatment of victim by hospital

1 year or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

167

Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury

3 Years or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

168

Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade

Simple Imprisonment for 1 Year or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

169

Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property

Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both and confiscation of property, if purchased

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

170

Personating a Public servant

2 Years or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Any Magistrate

 
SecDescriptionPunishment

171

Wearing grab or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent

3 Months or Fine or Both

 CognizanceBailTriable by
 

Cognizable

Bailable

Any Magistrate

 

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