Section 166 of IPC : Section 166: Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a police officer in a small town in India. He receives a court order to arrest a local businessman, Mr. Sharma, who is accused of fraud. However, Mr. Sharma offers Ravi a bribe to ignore the court order. Ravi accepts the bribe and does not arrest Mr. Sharma, knowing that this will allow Mr. Sharma to continue his fraudulent activities and cause financial harm to many people. By knowingly disobeying the court order with the intent to cause injury, Ravi has committed an offense under Section 166 of the Indian Penal Code.

Example 2:

Meena is a government health inspector responsible for ensuring that restaurants comply with health and safety regulations. She receives a complaint about unsanitary conditions at a popular restaurant. Instead of conducting a thorough inspection, Meena accepts a bribe from the restaurant owner to overlook the violations. As a result, the restaurant continues to operate in unsanitary conditions, leading to several customers falling ill. By knowingly disobeying her duty as a public servant with the intent to cause injury, Meena has committed an offense under Section 166 of the Indian Penal Code.