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IPC Section 184 - Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant
Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Upper limit of fine has been increased from five hundred to five thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 219 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 184 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 184 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone intentionally obstructs the sale of property that is being offered for sale by a public servant, they may be punished with imprisonment, fine, or both, for a maximum of one month.
Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of a public servant | 1 Month or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of a public servant
Punishment : 1 Month or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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