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SECTION 179 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Refusing to answer public servant authorized to question
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 179 in Simple Words
If someone who is required by law to tell the truth to a public servant refuses to answer their questions, they can be punished with up to six months in jail, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Being legally bound to state truth, and refusing to answer questions | Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Same As Offence, subject to Ch. XXVI, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate |
Offence : Being legally bound to state truth, and refusing to answer questions
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Same As Offence, subject to Ch. XXVI, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate
Anyone who refuses to answer a question asked by a public servant about a subject, despite being legally obligated to do so, will be sentenced to simple imprisonment up to six months.
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