Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 217–Scope–To prove the charge u/s. 217, the following ingredients must be proved-
(i) there must be an intentional disobedience of law by a public servant, and
(ii) such disobedience must be with intention to save or knowledge that he will thereby-
(a) save a person from legal punishment; or
(b) save any property from forfeiture or charge to which it is liable by law.
