Section 280:
Disclosure of particulars by public servants.
(1) If a public servant 1furnishes any
information or produces any document in contravention of the provisions of sub-section (2) of section
138, he shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months, and shall also be liable
to fine.
(2) No prosecution shall be instituted under this section except with the previous sanction of the
Central Government.
Notes:
1.Subs. by Act 5 of 1964, s. 43, for “discioses any particulars, the disclosure of which is prohibited by section 137,”
(w.e.f. 1-4-1964).