IPC Section 491: Breach Of Contract To Attend On And Supply Wants Of Helpless Person
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IPC Section 491: Breach Of Contract To Attend On And Supply Wants Of Helpless Person
Whoever, being bound by a lawful contract to attend on or to supply the wants of any person who, by reason of youth, or of unsoundness of mind, or of a disease or bodily weakness, is helpless or incapable of providing for his own safety or of supplying his own wants, voluntarily omits so to do, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, or with both.
IPC Section 492: Repealed
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Being bound to attend on or supply the wants of a person who is helpless from youth, unsoundness of mind or disease, and voluntarily omitting to do so |
| Punishment | 3 Months or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate |
| Offence Compoundable | In case of criminal breach of contract of service, by the person with whom such offender has contracted |
