# The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Section 257: Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law

- Act: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act 45 of 2023)
- In force from: 2024-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/bns/section/257/

## Text

Whoever, being a public servant, corruptly or maliciously makes or pronounces in any stage of a judicial proceeding, any report, order, verdict, or decision which he knows to be contrary to law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

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