Section 256BailableOFFENCE
Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture.
Full Text
Whoever, being a public servant, and being as such public servant, charged with the preparation of any record or other writing, frames that record or writing in a manner which he knows to be incorrect, with intent to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause, loss or injury to the public or to any person...
Plain English Summary
Penalises officials who falsify records (e.g., police dairies, revenue records) to help or harm citizens.
Punishment
Up to 3 years
Practical Note
Equivalent to IPC 218. Vital for administrative accountability.
हिंदी पाठ
लोक सेवक द्वारा अशुद्ध अभिलेख या लेखन की रचना। जो कोई लोक सेवक होते हुए, जानबूझकर अशुद्ध रिकॉर्ड बनाएगा ताकि किसी को कानूनी दंड से बचाया जा सके या किसी को क्षति पहुँचाई जा सके, वह तीन वर्ष तक के कारावास से दंडित होगा।