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SECTION 180 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Refusing to sign statement
Last Updated: 01 Jun, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Description of IPC Section 180
According to section 180 of Indian penal code, Whoever refuses to sign any statement made by him, when required to sign that statement by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall sign that statement, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refusing to sign statement made to a public servant when legally required to do so | Simple Imprisonment for 3 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 : Refusing to sign statement made to a public servant when legally required to do so
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 3 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
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FAQ's on IPC Section 180
What offence is defined under IPC 180?
IPC 180 Offence: Refusing to sign statement made to a public servant when legally required to do so.
What is the punishment for IPC 180 Case?
The punishment for IPC 180 is Simple Imprisonment for 3 Months or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 180 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 180 is a Non-Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 180 offence?
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Is IPC 180 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 180 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 180 be tried?
IPC 180 is tried in the court of Same As Offence, subject to Ch. XXVI, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate.
