Intentional insult or interruption to or bringing into disrepute of Lokayukta

Intentional insult or interruption to or bringing into disrepute of Lokayukta.

1. (1) Whoever intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to the Lokayukta or the Upa-Lokayukta, while the Lokayukta or the Upa-Lokayukta is exercising any power or performing any duty under this Act, shall, on conviction, be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
2. (2) Whoever by words spoken or intended to be read, makes or publishes any statement or does any other act, which is intended or is known to be likely to bring the Lokayukta or the Upa-Lokayukta into disrepute, shall, on conviction, be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.