IPC Section 179

Indian Penal Code

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S. 179

Refusing to answer public servant authorized to question

Description

Whoever, being legally bound to state the truth on any subject to any public servant, refuses to answer any question demanded of him touching that subject by such public servant in the exercise of the legal powers of such public servant, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Being legally bound to state truth, and refusing to answer questions

Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Same As Offence, subject to Ch. XXVI, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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