Ranjit D. Udeshi v. State of Maharashtra
AIR 1965 SC 881 · Supreme Court of India
Public-order and morality offences are construed in the light of contemporary standards; the State may penalise conduct that corrupts public morals.
Unit IV · Law of Crimes
Offences by or relating to public servants and false evidence
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 198–205 | Offences by or relating to public servants (IPC 166–171) |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 227 | Giving false evidence (IPC 191) |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 229 | Punishment for false evidence (IPC 193) |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | 80 | Notice before suit against government — contrast with criminal process |
Landmark cases
Prem Chand v. Union of India
AIR 1981 SC 613 · Supreme Court of India
A public servant who disobeys a direction of law with intent to cause injury is punishable; bona fide discharge of duty is a defence.