IPC Section 179: Refusing To Answer Public Servant Authorised To Question
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IPC Section 179: Refusing To Answer Public Servant Authorised To Question
Whoever, being legally bound to state the truth on any subject to any public servant, refuses to answer any question demanded of him touching that subject by such public servant in the exercise of the legal powers of such public servant, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Being legally bound to state truth, and refusing to answer questions |
| Punishment | Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Same As Offence, subject to Ch. 26, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
