Section 26: False allegations of corruption to be punishable

The Kerala Public Men (Prevention of Corruption) Act, 1983State Act of Kerala · Act 6 of 1984

(1) Whoever makes any allegation of corruption against a public man with malicious motive or with intent to cause injury to him knowing that there is no just or lawful ground for making such allegation, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and with fine which may extent to two thousand rupees.

(2) No court shall take cognisance of any offence under sub-section (1) except with the previous sanction of the Commission.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Kerala Public Men (Prevention of Corruption) Act, 1983
Section	26
Marginal note	False allegations of corruption to be punishable
Jurisdiction	State of Kerala
Status	In force as published by the source

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