Question

    Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant, not to purchase or bid for certain property, purchases or bids for that property, either in his own name or in the name of another, or jointly, or in shares with others, shall be punished with_________________

    A Imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; and the property, if purchased, shall be confiscated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and the property, if purchased, shall be confiscated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    IPC Section 169. Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property: Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant, not to purchase or bid for certain property, purchases or bids for that property, either in his own name or in the name of another, or jointly, or in shares with others, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; and the property, if purchased, shall be confiscated.

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