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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2022)
The committing of offences by public servants under Indian penal code, 1860: A critical analysis
Authors
Ashok Kumar
Abstract
The commission of offences or crimes are committed in the society by the common person and other. The crime ratio is increasing day to day in the country. The offences are also committed by the public servant. The Chapter IX of the Indian Penal Code is related to the offences by or relating to Public Servants. This Chapter deals with offences which can be committed by public servants and the offences which related to public servants, though not committed by them. The Chapter XI is related to of false evidence and offence against public justice, which lays down the offences which obstruct the administration of justice. There are various sections in these chapters which listed the offences that provide possible instances of police, investigating agency and prosecutorial misconduct concerning an investigation, prosecution, trial and other criminal proceedings. In this paper, an attempt has been made to discuss the offences which are committed by the public servants i.e. police officers/ officials. There are many instances/cases in which many police officers/officials are found involved in offences/crimes.
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Pages:86-89
How to cite this article:
Ashok Kumar "The committing of offences by public servants under Indian penal code, 1860: A critical analysis ". International Journal of Law, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 86-89
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