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