Official Text
“Whoever, being a public servant, conducts any inspection or examination in a negligent or improper manner, shall be punished.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Being public servant.
- Conducting inspection or examination.
- In negligent or improper manner.
Potential Defenses:
- Not a public servant.
- No negligence.
- Proper inspection conducted.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Government officials conducting superficial inspections, public servants performing inadequate examinations, officials carrying out negligent reviews.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Thorough inspections, proper examinations, or diligent reviews.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 1 year, or Fine, or both