Official Text
“Whoever, being a public servant, shares or communicates any official information with unauthorized persons, shall be punished.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Being public servant.
- Sharing official information.
- With unauthorized persons.
Potential Defenses:
- Not a public servant.
- No unauthorized sharing.
- Authorized communication.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Government officials sharing confidential data, public servants communicating official matters privately, officials leaking information to unauthorized persons.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Authorized sharing, legitimate communication, or lawful disclosure.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or Fine, or both