Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — Section 204

Whoever pretends to hold any particular office as a public servant, knowing that

204. Whoever pretends to hold any particular office as a public servant, knowing that he does not hold such office or falsely personates any other person holding such office, and in such assumed character does or attempts to do any act under colour of such office, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine.

Public servant disobeying direction under law.

Punishment for non- treatment of victim.

Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury.

Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade.

Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property.

Personating a public servant.

Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent.

Judgments citing Section 204

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