The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 168 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant not to engage in trade, engages in trade, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Simple imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both--Non-cognizable--Bailable--Triable by Magistrate of the first class--Non-compoundable.