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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter IXO — f Offences by or relating to Public Servants

Section 162

[Taking a gratification, in order, by corrupt or illegal means, to influence a public servant.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid

Related Sections

[Public servant taking a gratification other than legal remuneration, in respect of an official act.] Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31

[Taking a gratification for the exercise of personal influence with a public servant.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid

[Punishment for abetment by public servant of the offences above defined.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid

[Public servant obtaining any valuable thing, without consideration, from person concerned in any proceeding or business transacted by such public servant.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid

[Punishment for abetment of offences defined in section 161 or section 165.] Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31

Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person

Judgments linked to Section 162

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Table of Contents

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter IXO — f Offences by or relating to Public Servants

Section 162

[Taking a gratification, in order, by corrupt or illegal means, to influence a public servant.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid

Related Sections

[Public servant taking a gratification other than legal remuneration, in respect of an official act.] Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31

[Taking a gratification for the exercise of personal influence with a public servant.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid

[Punishment for abetment by public servant of the offences above defined.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid

[Public servant obtaining any valuable thing, without consideration, from person concerned in any proceeding or business transacted by such public servant.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid

[Punishment for abetment of offences defined in section 161 or section 165.] Rep. by the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988), s. 31

Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person

Judgments linked to Section 162

Printed from Law on Tips • The Indian Penal Code, 1860

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NextSection 163