alleryStart learning →Unauthorised disclosure of information by a public servant is punishable under which section?
ASection 275B
BSection 276
CSection 280
DSection 278C
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Section 280
Section 280 punishes a public servant who discloses information in breach of section 138(2), with up to six months and fine.
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