IPC Section 168. Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 9
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offence By Or Relating To Public Servants - Parliament of India

Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant not to engage in trade, engages in trade, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade Simple imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. Non-cognisable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Bailable Magistrate of the first class Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security