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198. Prosecution for unauthorised disclosure of information by a public servant.— A person who discloses any particulars in contravention of 1[sub- section 1B of section 107 or] section 216 shall commit an offence punishable on conviction with a fine 2[of not less than five hundred thousand rupees] or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3[one year], or both.

Effective date: 2001-09-13

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