SECTION 187 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 187 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 187 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone fails to assist a public servant when legally required to do so, they may be punished with imprisonment or fine. If the assistance is demanded for specific purposes like preventing a crime or apprehending an offender, the punishment may be more severe.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give such assistance | Simple Imprisonment for 1 Month or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Wilfully neglecting to aid a public servant who demands aid in the execution of process, the prevention of offences, Etc. | Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give such assistance
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 1 Month or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Offence : Wilfully neglecting to aid a public servant who demands aid in the execution of process, the prevention of offences, Etc.
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
If a public servant is required by law to provide assistance in the performance of his duties, and fails to do so, they will be punished either with a simple prison sentence that can extend up to one month or if fines are involved, with a maximum of two hundred rupees or both.
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