Section 16: Penalty for revealing identity of complainant

Q: What does Section 16 of The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014 (TWBPA) deal with?

Section 16 TWBPA pertains to "Penalty for revealing identity of complainant". It is part of the The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 16 of The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014 (TWBPA) prescribes penalty for revealing identity of complainant. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 16 TWBPA still in force?

Yes, Section 16 of the The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 16 TWBPA?

धारा 16 TWBPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014. Section 16 of The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014 (TWBPA) prescribes penalty for revealing identity of complainant. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 16 TWBPA?

Dhara 16 TWBPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 16 of The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014 (TWBPA) prescribes penalty for revealing identity of complainant. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 16 of The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014?

Cite as: "Section 16, The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014 (TWBPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014, § 16 (India).

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Any person, who negligently or mala fidely reveals the identity of a complainant shall, without prejudice to the other provisions of this Act, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to three years and also to fine which may extend up to fifty thousand rupees.