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.
BNS Section 257: Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law
Section 257 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law. It replaces IPC 219 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 257 is non-cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | Public servant in a judicial proceeding corruptly making and pronouncing an order, report, etc. contrary to law. | Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 257
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 219: Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law
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