Official Text
“Whoever, being a public servant, grants unauthorized access to official premises or systems, shall be punished.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Being public servant.
- Granting unauthorized access.
- To official premises or systems.
Potential Defenses:
- Not a public servant.
- No unauthorized access.
- Authorized access granted.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Government officials giving access to unauthorized persons, public servants allowing entry to restricted areas, officials providing system access unlawfully.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Authorized access, legitimate entry, or lawful system access.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or Fine, or both