lnterterence with lhe Iunctionlng oftheCommisslon

Whoever influences or interferes with the functioning ol the Commission, except in the co!rse of lawful duty, shall, oo conviction by a co!4 of law, be liable to aiine or1oan i.np sonmenl for a term not exceeding oae year, or both. Explanation: Ary lhrcat, coercion or inducemeni oftered lo any wilness or victim of polrce misconducl or serious misconduct, shall be deerned to be interference with the functioning ol the Commission lor the purposes of this Secllon.