Official Text
“Whoever, being a public servant, discloses any information which he is legally bound not to disclose, shall be punished.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Being public servant.
- Legally bound not to disclose information.
- Actual disclosure of information.
Potential Defenses:
- Not a public servant.
- No legal obligation to keep secret.
- Authorized disclosure.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Government officials leaking confidential information, public servants sharing classified data, officials violating confidentiality agreements.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Authorized disclosures, legitimate whistleblowing, or lawful information sharing.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or Fine, or both