Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 183. Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant.

Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 183. Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant.

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

 

More details about this Section

Cognizable or not?

Non-cognizable

Whether Bailable?

Bailable

Compoundable or not?

Not compoundable

Triable by whom?

Any Magistrate

 

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