Official Text
“Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant not to accept services, accepts services, shall be punished.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Being public servant.
- Legally bound not to accept services.
- Accepting services.
Potential Defenses:
- Not a public servant.
- No service restriction.
- Authorized service acceptance.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Government officials accepting prohibited services, public servants taking unauthorized help, officials violating service restrictions.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Authorized services, legitimate help, or lawful acceptance.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 1 year, or Fine, or both