IPC § 168 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 168 IPC — Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 202 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 202 — Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 202 in full