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SECTION 180 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Refusing to sign statement
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 180 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 180 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone refuses to sign a statement when legally required to do so by a public servant, they may be punished with imprisonment for up to three months, or fined, or 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
The section 180 IPC states that anyone who refuses to sign a statement that they have made, when asked to do so by a civil servant with the legal authority to demand that he sign it, will be punished by simple imprisonment of up to three months or a fine that may reach a maximum of...
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What is Section 180 of the criminal Procedure Code?
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What is IPC 181?
IPC Section 181 False Statement on Oath or Affirmation to Public Servant or Person Authorized to Administer an Oath or Affirmation
What is IPC Act 179?
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.
What does IPC 182 mean?
IPC Section 182 False Information, with Intent to Cause Public Servant to Use His Lawful Power to Injure Another Person
