Official Text
“Whoever, being a public servant, issues any certificate knowing it to be false or incorrect, shall be punished.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Being public servant.
- Issuing certificate.
- Knowing it to be false or incorrect.
Potential Defenses:
- Not a public servant.
- No false certificate issued.
- Legitimate certificate issuance.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Government officials issuing fake certificates, public servants providing false documents, officials giving incorrect papers.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Legitimate certificate issuance, authorized documentation, or lawful provision.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or Fine, or both