Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant not to engage in trade, engages in trade, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both or with community service.

Classification of Offence as per Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

• Punishment:
  • Simple imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both, or community service.
• Non-cognizable
• Bailable
• Triable by Magistrate of the first class.