IPC Section 183

Indian Penal Code

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S. 183

Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant

Description

Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description 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

Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant

6 Months or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

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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