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What is the maximum punishment for a public servant who knowingly disobeys legal directives intending to cause injury?
What is the maximum punishment for a public servant who knowingly disobeys legal directives intending to cause injury?
- Simple imprisonment for six months
- Rigorously jailed for two years
- One year imprisonment and fine (correct)
- Two years imprisonment and fine
Which of the following actions falls under the offences committed by a public servant?
Which of the following actions falls under the offences committed by a public servant?
- Failing to maintain records as mandated in investigations (correct)
- Cooperating with investigations without legal directives
- Ignoring public complaints without any reason
- Recording information given under section 173
What is the minimum imprisonment term for a public servant disobeying law in a prejudicial manner?
What is the minimum imprisonment term for a public servant disobeying law in a prejudicial manner?
- Six months (correct)
- Three months
- Immediate dismissal
- One year
What penalty does a public servant face for requiring attendance of a person without legal authority?
What penalty does a public servant face for requiring attendance of a person without legal authority?
Which of these scenarios exemplifies an offence by a public servant according to the provided laws?
Which of these scenarios exemplifies an offence by a public servant according to the provided laws?
Under which section might a public servant face penalties for not recording information provided related to cognizable offences?
Under which section might a public servant face penalties for not recording information provided related to cognizable offences?
What type of imprisonment does a public servant face for knowingly disobeying any direction under law with intent to cause injury?
What type of imprisonment does a public servant face for knowingly disobeying any direction under law with intent to cause injury?
What is not sufficient to classify as a legal violation by a public servant?
What is not sufficient to classify as a legal violation by a public servant?
Which of the following describes the consequence of failing to follow specific legal investigation procedures as a public servant?
Which of the following describes the consequence of failing to follow specific legal investigation procedures as a public servant?
What is the maximum punishment for a public servant who incorrectly prepares a document intending to cause injury?
What is the maximum punishment for a public servant who incorrectly prepares a document intending to cause injury?
What is the penalty for a public servant who engages in trade while legally prohibited from doing so?
What is the penalty for a public servant who engages in trade while legally prohibited from doing so?
How long is the imprisonment term for someone falsely pretending to hold an office as a public servant?
How long is the imprisonment term for someone falsely pretending to hold an office as a public servant?
What can happen to property purchased by a public servant who is legally forbidden to acquire it?
What can happen to property purchased by a public servant who is legally forbidden to acquire it?
What is the maximum fine for someone impersonating a public servant?
What is the maximum fine for someone impersonating a public servant?
Which of the following actions would result in the longest potential imprisonment for a public servant?
Which of the following actions would result in the longest potential imprisonment for a public servant?
What is the term of imprisonment for a public servant who bids on property they are forbidden to purchase?
What is the term of imprisonment for a public servant who bids on property they are forbidden to purchase?
What is the maximum fine for a public servant found guilty of engaging in prohibited trade?
What is the maximum fine for a public servant found guilty of engaging in prohibited trade?
What type of punishment is enforced for a public servant who engages in trade, besides imprisonment?
What type of punishment is enforced for a public servant who engages in trade, besides imprisonment?
Study Notes
Offences by or Relating to Public Servants
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Disobedience by Public Servants:
- Punishable behaviour includes disobeying legal directions intended for public servants, especially when such disobedience is likely to injure a person.
- Penalties can include simple imprisonment up to one year or a fine.
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Offence Illustration:
- An example includes an officer neglecting to execute a court decree knowingly, thus causing harm to a party involved.
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Investigative Obligations:
- Public servants must not disobey legal directives regarding the attendance of individuals for investigations.
- Failure to properly record information about cognizable offences can result in punishment of six months to two years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine.
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Hospital Administration Violations:
- Hospital heads who contravene regulations under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, particularly section 397, face potential imprisonment of up to one year or fines.
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Document Preparation and Translation:
- Public servants entrusted with document handling who knowingly create inaccurate records intending harm can be sentenced to up to three years in prison, fines, or both.
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Trade Restrictions:
- Engaging in trade as a public servant, despite being legally prohibited, can lead to penalties similar to disobedience, including imprisonment for up to one year or fines.
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Prohibition on Bidding and Purchase:
- Public servants forbidden from buying certain properties who violate this rule may be imprisoned for up to two years, face fines, or both, with confiscation of any illegally obtained property.
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Impersonation of Public Servants:
- Impersonating or falsely claiming to hold a public servant position results in severe repercussions: minimum six months and up to three years of imprisonment or fines.
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Unauthorized Attire or Tokens:
- Individuals not part of a specified class of public servants who wear uniforms or carry tokens resembling those of that class can be punished with up to three months of imprisonment or fines up to five thousand rupees.
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This quiz covers the legal provisions pertaining to offences by public servants as outlined in Chapter XII of the relevant legal texts. It focuses on the responsibilities and penalties associated with disobedience of the law by public servants. Test your knowledge on the implications of these offences and their impact on society.
