IPC Section 179
Here’s the explanation for IPC Section 179:
IPC Section 179 — Public Servant Taking Unauthorized Gratification
Legal Text:
Whoever, being a public servant, accepts or obtains, or agrees to accept or attempts to obtain from any person for himself or for any other person any gratification other than legal remuneration, as a motive or reward for doing or forbearing to do any official act, or for showing or forbearing to show favor or disfavor to any person in official capacity, is said to commit an offence under this section.
Key Points:
Who is covered?
This applies to public servants.
What is the offence?
Accepting or attempting to accept any gratification (bribe) other than the legal salary or remuneration.
Purpose:
The gratification is accepted as a motive or reward for:
Doing or not doing an official act, or
Showing favor or disfavor to someone in their official capacity.
Gratification:
Can be money, gifts, favors, or any other benefit.
Purpose of the Section:
To prevent corruption among public officials.
To ensure public servants perform their duties impartially and honestly.
Punishment:
This section punishes bribery by public servants.
Punishment specifics are detailed in related sections, such as Sections 161 and 171B IPC.
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