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SECTION 183 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Upper limit of fine has been increased from one thousand to ten thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 218 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 183 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 183 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone resists the lawful taking of any property by a public servant, knowing or believing that the person is a public servant, they may be punished with imprisonment, fine, or both, for a maximum of six months.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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