Disclosure
of particulars by public servants.
280. (1) If a public servant 55[furnishes 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.