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SECTION 171 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Wearing grab or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent
Last Updated: 01 Jun, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Description of IPC Section 171
According to section 171 of Indian penal code, Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent.?Whoever, not belonging to a certain class of public servants, wears any garb or carries any token resembling any garb or token used by that class of public servants, with the intention that it may be believed, or with the knowledge that it is likely to be believed, that he belongs to that class of public servants, shall be punished with imprisonment of either descrip�tion for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, or with both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As described | 3 Months or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : As described
Punishment : 3 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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FAQ's on IPC Section 171
What offence is defined under IPC 171?
IPC 171 Offence: As described.
What is the punishment for IPC 171 Case?
The punishment for IPC 171 is 3 Months or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 171 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 171 is a Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 171 offence?
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Is IPC 171 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 171 is a Non-Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 171 be tried?
IPC 171 is tried in the court of Any Magistrate.
