SECTION 190 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant
Last Updated: 01 Feb, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 190 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 190 of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who threatens to harm someone to prevent them from seeking legal protection against a public servant will be punished with imprisonment or fine.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Threatening any person to induce him to refrain From making a legal application for protection From injury | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable; Cognizable in A.P. | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Threatening any person to induce him to refrain From making a legal application for protection From injury
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable; Cognizable in A.P.
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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What is Section 190 of the IPC?
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