Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 179. Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question.
179. Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question.—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.
|
More details about this Section |
|
|
Cognizable or not? |
Non-cognizable |
|
Whether Bailable? |
Bailable |
|
Compoundable or not? |
Not compoundable |
|
Triable by whom? |
The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVI; or, if not committed in a Court, any Magistrate. |
Indian Penal Code (IPC) – Index of All Sections
[disclaimer]
