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IPC Section 217 - Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 255 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 217 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 217 of the Indian Penal Code states that if a public servant knowingly disobeys the law to save someone from legal punishment or subject them to a lesser punishment, or to save property from forfeiture, they can be punished with imprisonment up to two years, or fined, or both.
Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public servant disobeying a direction of law with intent to save person from punishment, or property from forfeiture | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Public servant disobeying a direction of law with intent to save person from punishment, or property from forfeiture
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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