What are the offences by or relating to public servants and punishment for the crime? Classification of offences under Section 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 165A, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170 and 171 of Indian Penal Code 1860

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Offences by or relating to public servants are defined under Section 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 165A, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170 and 171 of Indian Penal Code 1860. Classification of offences by or relating to public servants are:

CHAPTER IX – OFFENCES BY OR RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVANTS

Section Offence Punishment Cognizable or non-cognizable Bailable or non-bailable By what court triable
161 IPC Being or excepting to be a public servant, and taking a gratification other than legal remuneration in respect of an official act. Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both Cognizable Non-bailable Magistrate of the first class
162 IPC Taking a gratification in order, by corrupt or illegal means, to influence a public servant. Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both Cognizable Non-bailable Magistrate of the first class
163 IPC Taking a gratification for the exercise of personal influence with a public servant. Simple imprisonment for 1 year or fine, or both. Cognizable Non-bailable Magistrate of the first class
164 IPC Abetment by public servant of the offences defined in the last two preceding clauses with reference to himself. Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both Cognizable Non-bailable Magistrate of the first class
165 IPC Public servant obtaining any valuable thing, without consideration, from a person concerned in any proceeding or business transacted by such public servant. Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both Cognizable Non-bailable Magistrate of the first class
165A IPC Punishment for abetment of offences punishable under section 161 or section 165. Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both Cognizable Non-bailable Magistrate of the first class
166 IPC Public servant disobeying a direction of the law with intent to cause injury to any person. Simple imprisonment for 1 year or fine, or both. Non-cognizable Bailable Magistrate of the first class
167 IPC Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury. Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. Cognizable Bailable Magistrate of the first class
168 IPC Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade. Simple imprisonment for 1 year or fine, or both. Non-cognizable Bailable Magistrate of the first class
169 IPC Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property. Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both, and confiscation of property, if purchased. Non-cognizable Bailable Magistrate of the first class
170 IPC Personating a public servant Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. Cognizable Non-bailable Magistrate of the first class
171 IPC Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent. Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine up to 200 rupees, or both. Cognizable Bailable Magistrate of the first class