Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury

What this section does

Penalises a public servant who, while charged with preparing or translating a document or electronic record, does so in a manner known or believed to be incorrect, with intent to cause or knowledge of likelihood of causing injury to any person.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

Quick reference

Punishment

Imprisonment of either description for a term up to 3 years, or fine, or both.

Triable by

Magistrate of First Class

Cognizable

No

Bailable

Yes

Compoundable

No

Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)

1. The accused is a public servant
2. The accused was charged with the preparation or translation of a document or electronic record in that capacity
3. The accused framed, prepared, or translated the document/electronic record in a manner known or believed by him to be incorrect
4. The accused intended thereby to cause injury to any person, or knew it was likely to cause such injury

Derived from IPC s.167.