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 for a term which may extend to 7 years, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 219 — Public servant in a judicial proceeding making an order, etc., which he knows to be contrary to law
As in force on 10 February 2020.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 10 February 2020 You are here
- 1 March 2022 Act 23 of 2021
- 17 August 2026 Latest
[Indian PC 1860, s. 219]