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extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) if the offence is punishable with impr... | extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for any term not extending to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of the description provided for the offence, for a term which may extend to onefourth par |
ree years, and shall also be liable to fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for ... | ree years, and shall also be liable to fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for any term not extending to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of the description provided for the offence, for a term which may extend to onefourth part of the longest term of the imprisonment provided for the offence, or with fine, or with both. Illustration. A, knowing that B has murdered Z, assists B to hide the body with the intention of screening B from punishment. A is liable to imprisonment of eit |
t of the longest term of the imprisonment provided for the offence, or with fine, or with both. Illu... | t of the longest term of the imprisonment provided for the offence, or with fine, or with both. Illustration. A, knowing that B has murdered Z, assists B to hide the body with the intention of screening B from punishment. A is liable to imprisonment of either description for seven years, and also to fine. 239.Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, intentionally omits to give any information respecting that offence which he is legally bound to give, shall be punished |
her description for seven years, and also to fine. 239.Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe ... | her description for seven years, and also to fine. 239.Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, intentionally omits to give any information respecting that offence which he is legally bound to give, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.Using evidence known to be false. Issuing or signing false certificate. Using as true a certificate know |
with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine whi... | with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.Using evidence known to be false. Issuing or signing false certificate. Using as true a certificate known to be false. False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence. Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false. Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender. Intentional omis |
n to be false. False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence. Using as ... | n to be false. False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence. Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false. Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender. Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform.66THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
240.Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, gives any infor... | 240.Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, gives any information respecting that offence which he knows or believes to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.In sections 238 and 239 and in this section the word offence includes any act committed at any place out of India, which, if committed in India, would be punishable under any of the following sections, |
to two years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.In sections 238 and 239 and in this section t... | to two years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.In sections 238 and 239 and in this section the word offence includes any act committed at any place out of India, which, if committed in India, would be punishable under any of the following sections, namely, 103, 105, 307, subsections (2), (3) and (4) of section 309, subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5) of section 310, 311, 312, clauses (f) and (g) of section 326, subsections (4), (6), (7) and (8) of section 331, clauses (a) and (b) of section 332. 241.W |
namely, 103, 105, 307, subsections (2), (3) and (4) of section 309, subsections (2), (3), (4) and (... | namely, 103, 105, 307, subsections (2), (3) and (4) of section 309, subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5) of section 310, 311, 312, clauses (f) and (g) of section 326, subsections (4), (6), (7) and (8) of section 331, clauses (a) and (b) of section 332. 241.Whoever secretes or destroys any document or electronic record which he may be lawfully compelled to produce as evidence in a Court or in any proceeding lawfully held before a public servant, as such, or obliterates or renders illegible the whole or any par |
hoever secretes or destroys any document or electronic record which he may be lawfully compelled to ... | hoever secretes or destroys any document or electronic record which he may be lawfully compelled to produce as evidence in a Court or in any proceeding lawfully held before a public servant, as such, or obliterates or renders illegible the whole or any part of such document or electronic record with the intention of preventing the same from being produced or used as evidence before such Court or public servant as aforesaid, or after he shall have been lawfully summoned or required to produce the same for th |
t of such document or electronic record with the intention of preventing the same from being produce... | t of such document or electronic record with the intention of preventing the same from being produced or used as evidence before such Court or public servant as aforesaid, or after he shall have been lawfully summoned or required to produce the same for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 242.Whoever falsely personates another, and in such assumed character mak |
at purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to... | at purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 242.Whoever falsely personates another, and in such assumed character makes any admission or statement, or confesses judgment, or causes any process to be issued or becomes bail or security, or does any other act in any suit or criminal prosecution, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may |
es any admission or statement, or confesses judgment, or causes any process to be issued or becomes ... | es any admission or statement, or confesses judgment, or causes any process to be issued or becomes bail or security, or does any other act in any suit or criminal prosecution, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. 243.Whoever fraudulently removes, conceals, transfers or delivers to any person any property or any interest therein, intending thereby to prevent that property or interest therein from being taken as a fo |
extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. 243.Whoever fraudulently removes, conceals, trans... | extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. 243.Whoever fraudulently removes, conceals, transfers or delivers to any person any property or any interest therein, intending thereby to prevent that property or interest therein from being taken as a forfeiture or in satisfaction of a fine, under a sentence which has been pronounced, or which he knows to be likely to be pronounced, by a Court or other competent authority, or from being taken in execution of a decree or order which has been made, or which |
rfeiture or in satisfaction of a fine, under a sentence which has been pronounced, or which he knows... | rfeiture or in satisfaction of a fine, under a sentence which has been pronounced, or which he knows to be likely to be pronounced, by a Court or other competent authority, or from being taken in execution of a decree or order which has been made, or which he knows to be likely to be made by a Court in a civil suit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 244.Whoever fraudulentl |
he knows to be likely to be made by a Court in a civil suit, shall be punished with imprisonment of... | he knows to be likely to be made by a Court in a civil suit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 244.Whoever fraudulently accepts, receives or claims any property or any interest therein, knowing that he has no right or rightful claim to such property or interest, or practises any deception touching any right to any property or any interest therein, intending thereby to pre |
y accepts, receives or claims any property or any interest therein, knowing that he has no right or ... | y accepts, receives or claims any property or any interest therein, knowing that he has no right or rightful claim to such property or interest, or practises any deception touching any right to any property or any interest therein, intending thereby to prevent that property or interest therein from being taken as a forfeiture or in satisfaction of a fine, under a sentence which has been pronounced, or which he knows to be likely to be pronounced by a Court or other competent authority, or from being taken i |
vent that property or interest therein from being taken as a forfeiture or in satisfaction of a fine... | vent that property or interest therein from being taken as a forfeiture or in satisfaction of a fine, under a sentence which has been pronounced, or which he knows to be likely to be pronounced by a Court or other competent authority, or from being taken in execution of a decree or order which has been made, or which he knows to be likely to be made by a Court in a civil suit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 245. |
n execution of a decree or order which has been made, or which he knows to be likely to be made by a... | n execution of a decree or order which has been made, or which he knows to be likely to be made by a Court in a civil suit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 245.Whoever fraudulently causes or suffers a decree or order to be passed against him at the suit of any person for a sum not due or for a larger sum than is due to such person or for any property or interest in property to which such person is not entitled, o |
Whoever fraudulently causes or suffers a decree or order to be passed against him at the suit of any... | Whoever fraudulently causes or suffers a decree or order to be passed against him at the suit of any person for a sum not due or for a larger sum than is due to such person or for any property or interest in property to which such person is not entitled, or fraudulently causes or suffers a decree or order to be executed against him after it has been satisfied, or for anything in respect of which it has been satisfied, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to t |
r fraudulently causes or suffers a decree or order to be executed against him after it has been sati... | r fraudulently causes or suffers a decree or order to be executed against him after it has been satisfied, or for anything in respect of which it has been satisfied, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.Giving false information respecting an offence committed. Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence. False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution. Fr |
wo years, or with fine, or with both.Giving false information respecting an offence committed. Destr... | wo years, or with fine, or with both.Giving false information respecting an offence committed. Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence. False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution. Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution. Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution. Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTR |
audulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution. Fra... | audulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution. Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution. Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY67_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Illustration. A institutes a suit against Z. Z, knowing that A is likely to obtain a decree against ... | Illustration. A institutes a suit against Z. Z, knowing that A is likely to obtain a decree against him, fraudulently suffers a judgment to pass against him for a larger amount at the suit of B, who has no just claim against him, in order that B, either on his own account or for the benefit of Z, may share in the proceeds of any sale of Zs property which may be made under As decree. Z has committed an offence under this section. 246.Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any |
his own account or for the benefit of Z, may share in the proceeds of any sale of Zs property which... | his own account or for the benefit of Z, may share in the proceeds of any sale of Zs property which may be made under As decree. Z has committed an offence under this section. 246.Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any person, makes in a Court any claim which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine. 247.Whoever fraudulently obtains a decree or order against |
person, makes in a Court any claim which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment o... | person, makes in a Court any claim which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine. 247.Whoever fraudulently obtains a decree or order against any person for a sum not due, or for a larger sum than is due or for any property or interest in property to which he is not entitled, or fraudulently causes a decree or order to be executed against any person after it has been satisfied or for anything in |
any person for a sum not due, or for a larger sum than is due or for any property or interest in pro... | any person for a sum not due, or for a larger sum than is due or for any property or interest in property to which he is not entitled, or fraudulently causes a decree or order to be executed against any person after it has been satisfied or for anything in respect of which it has been satisfied, or fraudulently suffers or permits any such act to be done in his name, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 248.Whoever, wi |
respect of which it has been satisfied, or fraudulently suffers or permits any such act to be done ... | respect of which it has been satisfied, or fraudulently suffers or permits any such act to be done in his name, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 248.Whoever, with intent to cause injury to any person, institutes or causes to be instituted any criminal proceeding against that person, or falsely charges any person with having committed an offence, knowing that there is no just or lawful ground for such proceeding o |
th intent to cause injury to any person, institutes or causes to be instituted any criminal proceedi... | th intent to cause injury to any person, institutes or causes to be instituted any criminal proceeding against that person, or falsely charges any person with having committed an offence, knowing that there is no just or lawful ground for such proceeding or charge against that person, (a) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees, or with both; (b) if such criminal proceeding be instituted on a false |
r charge against that person, (a) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a te... | r charge against that person, (a) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees, or with both; (b) if such criminal proceeding be instituted on a false charge of an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for ten years or upwards, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 249.Wheneve |
charge of an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for ten years or ... | charge of an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for ten years or upwards, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 249.Whenever an offence has been committed, whoever harbours or conceals a person whom he knows or has reason to believe to be the offender, with the intention of screening him from legal punishment shall, (a) if the offence is punishable with death, be punished with |
r an offence has been committed, whoever harbours or conceals a person whom he knows or has reason t... | r an offence has been committed, whoever harbours or conceals a person whom he knows or has reason to believe to be the offender, with the intention of screening him from legal punishment shall, (a) if the offence is punishable with death, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, be punished with imprisonment |
imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be lia... | imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year, and not to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of the description prov |
of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; ... | of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year, and not to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of the description provided for the offence for a term which may extend to onefourth part of the longest term of imprisonment provided for the offence, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.––Offence in this section includes any act committed at any place out of India, which, |
ided for the offence for a term which may extend to onefourth part of the longest term of imprisonme... | ided for the offence for a term which may extend to onefourth part of the longest term of imprisonment provided for the offence, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.––Offence in this section includes any act committed at any place out of India, which, if committed in India, would be punishable under any of the following sections, namely, 103, 105, 307, subsections (2), (3) and (4) of section 309, subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5) of section 310, 311, 312, clauses (f) and (g) of section 326, subsections |
if committed in India, would be punishable under any of the following sections, namely, 103, 105, 30... | if committed in India, would be punishable under any of the following sections, namely, 103, 105, 307, subsections (2), (3) and (4) of section 309, subsections (2), (3), (4) and (5) of section 310, 311, 312, clauses (f) and (g) of section 326, subsections (4), (6), (7) and (8) of section 331, clauses (a) and (b) of section 332 and every such act shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed to be punishable as if the accused person had been guilty of it in India.Dishonestly making false claim in Court. |
(4), (6), (7) and (8) of section 331, clauses (a) and (b) of section 332 and every such act shall, f... | (4), (6), (7) and (8) of section 331, clauses (a) and (b) of section 332 and every such act shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed to be punishable as if the accused person had been guilty of it in India.Dishonestly making false claim in Court. Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due. False charge of offence made with intent to injure. Harbouring offender.68THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_____________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due. False charge of offence made with intent to injure. ... | Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due. False charge of offence made with intent to injure. Harbouring offender.68THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Exception.This section shall not extend to any case in which the harbour or concealment is by the sp... | Exception.This section shall not extend to any case in which the harbour or concealment is by the spouse of the offender. Illustration. A, knowing that B has committed dacoity, knowingly conceals B in order to screen him from legal punishment. Here, as B is liable to imprisonment for life, A is liable to imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding three years, and is also liable to fine. 250.Whoever accepts or attempts to obtain, or agrees to accept, any gratification for himself or any othe |
s liable to imprisonment for life, A is liable to imprisonment of either description for a term not ... | s liable to imprisonment for life, A is liable to imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding three years, and is also liable to fine. 250.Whoever accepts or attempts to obtain, or agrees to accept, any gratification for himself or any other person, or any restitution of property to himself or any other person, in consideration of his concealing an offence or of his screening any person from legal punishment for any offence, or of his not proceeding against any person for the purpose of brin |
r person, or any restitution of property to himself or any other person, in consideration of his con... | r person, or any restitution of property to himself or any other person, in consideration of his concealing an offence or of his screening any person from legal punishment for any offence, or of his not proceeding against any person for the purpose of bringing him to legal punishment shall,–– (a) if the offence is punishable with death, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) if the offence is punishable with impri |
ging him to legal punishment shall,–– (a) if the offence is punishable with death, be punished with ... | ging him to legal punishment shall,–– (a) if the offence is punishable with death, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment not e |
sonment for life, or with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, be punished with imprisonment ... | sonment for life, or with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment not extending to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of the description provided for the offence for a term which may extend to onefourth part of the longest term of imprisonment provided for the offence, or with fine, or with both. 251.Whoever gives or ca |
xtending to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of the description provided for the offence for... | xtending to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of the description provided for the offence for a term which may extend to onefourth part of the longest term of imprisonment provided for the offence, or with fine, or with both. 251.Whoever gives or causes, or offers or agrees to give or cause, any gratification to any person, or restores or causes the restoration of any property to any person, in consideration of that persons concealing an offence, or of his screening any person from legal punishment f |
uses, or offers or agrees to give or cause, any gratification to any person, or restores or causes t... | uses, or offers or agrees to give or cause, any gratification to any person, or restores or causes the restoration of any property to any person, in consideration of that persons concealing an offence, or of his screening any person from legal punishment for any offence, or of his not proceeding against any person for the purpose of bringing him to legal punishment shall,–– (a) if the offence is punishable with death, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven y |
or any offence, or of his not proceeding against any person for the purpose of bringing him to legal... | or any offence, or of his not proceeding against any person for the purpose of bringing him to legal punishment shall,–– (a) if the offence is punishable with death, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shal |
ears, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for life ... | ears, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment not extending to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of the description provided for the offence for a term which may extend to onefourth part of the longest term of imprison |
l also be liable to fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment not extending to ten ye... | l also be liable to fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment not extending to ten years, be punished with imprisonment of the description provided for the offence for a term which may extend to onefourth part of the longest term of imprisonment provided for the offence, or with fine, or with both. Exception.The provisions of this section and section 250 do not extend to any case in which the offence may lawfully be compounded. 252.Whoever takes or agrees or consents to take any gratification |
ment provided for the offence, or with fine, or with both. Exception.The provisions of this section ... | ment provided for the offence, or with fine, or with both. Exception.The provisions of this section and section 250 do not extend to any case in which the offence may lawfully be compounded. 252.Whoever takes or agrees or consents to take any gratification under pretence or on account of helping any person to recover any movable property of which he shall have been deprived by any offence punishable under this Sanhita,shall, unless he uses all means in his power to cause the offender to be apprehended and c |
under pretence or on account of helping any person to recover any movable property of which he shal... | under pretence or on account of helping any person to recover any movable property of which he shall have been deprived by any offence punishable under this Sanhita,shall, unless he uses all means in his power to cause the offender to be apprehended and convicted of theTaking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment. Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender. Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY69________ |
onvicted of theTaking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment. Offering gift or restoratio... | onvicted of theTaking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment. Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender. Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY69________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
offence, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two year... | offence, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 253.Whenever any person convicted of or charged with an offence, being in lawful custody for that offence, escapes from such custody, or whenever a public servant, in the exercise of the lawful powers of such public servant, orders a certain person to be apprehended for an offence, whoever, knowing of such escape or order for apprehension, harbours or conceals that person with t |
custody, or whenever a public servant, in the exercise of the lawful powers of such public servant, ... | custody, or whenever a public servant, in the exercise of the lawful powers of such public servant, orders a certain person to be apprehended for an offence, whoever, knowing of such escape or order for apprehension, harbours or conceals that person with the intention of preventing him from being apprehended, shall be punished in the manner following, namely–– (a) if the offence for which the person was in custody or is ordered to be apprehended is punishable with death, he shall be punished with imprisonme |
he intention of preventing him from being apprehended, shall be punished in the manner following, na... | he intention of preventing him from being apprehended, shall be punished in the manner following, namely–– (a) if the offence for which the person was in custody or is ordered to be apprehended is punishable with death, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment for ten years, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description f |
nt of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fin... | nt of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment for ten years, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, with or without fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year and not to ten years, he shall be punished with imprisonment of the description provided for the offence for a |
or a term which may extend to three years, with or without fine; (c) if the offence is punishable wi... | or a term which may extend to three years, with or without fine; (c) if the offence is punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year and not to ten years, he shall be punished with imprisonment of the description provided for the offence for a term which may extend to onefourth part of the longest term of the imprisonment provided for such offence, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.––Offence in this section includes also any act or omission of which a person is alleged to have been guilty |
term which may extend to onefourth part of the longest term of the imprisonment provided for such of... | term which may extend to onefourth part of the longest term of the imprisonment provided for such offence, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.––Offence in this section includes also any act or omission of which a person is alleged to have been guilty out of India, which, if he had been guilty of it in India, would have been punishable as an offence, and for which he is, under any law relating to extradition, or otherwise, liable to be apprehended or detained in custody in India, and every such act or o |
out of India, which, if he had been guilty of it in India, would have been punishable as an offence,... | out of India, which, if he had been guilty of it in India, would have been punishable as an offence, and for which he is, under any law relating to extradition, or otherwise, liable to be apprehended or detained in custody in India, and every such act or omission shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed to be punishable as if the accused person had been guilty of it in India. Exception.The provisions of this section do not extend to the case in which the harbour or concealment is by the spouse of |
mission shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed to be punishable as if the accused person... | mission shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed to be punishable as if the accused person had been guilty of it in India. Exception.The provisions of this section do not extend to the case in which the harbour or concealment is by the spouse of the person to be apprehended. 254.Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that any persons are about to commit or have recently committed robbery or dacoity, harbours them or any of them, with the intention of facilitating the commission of such robbe |
the person to be apprehended. 254.Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that any persons are ... | the person to be apprehended. 254.Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that any persons are about to commit or have recently committed robbery or dacoity, harbours them or any of them, with the intention of facilitating the commission of such robbery or dacoity, or of screening them or any of them from punishment, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.For the purposes of this section it is immaterial whe |
ry or dacoity, or of screening them or any of them from punishment, shall be punished with rigorous ... | ry or dacoity, or of screening them or any of them from punishment, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.For the purposes of this section it is immaterial whether the robbery or dacoity is intended to be committed, or has been committed, within or without India. Exception.The provisions of this section do not extend to the case in which the harbour is by the spouse of the offender. 255.Whoever, being a public s |
ther the robbery or dacoity is intended to be committed, or has been committed, within or without In... | ther the robbery or dacoity is intended to be committed, or has been committed, within or without India. Exception.The provisions of this section do not extend to the case in which the harbour is by the spouse of the offender. 255.Whoever, being a public servant, knowingly disobeys any direction of the law as to the way in which he is to conduct himself as such public servant, intending thereby to save, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby save, any person from legal punishment, or subject him to |
ervant, knowingly disobeys any direction of the law as to the way in which he is to conduct himself ... | ervant, knowingly disobeys any direction of the law as to the way in which he is to conduct himself as such public servant, intending thereby to save, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby save, any person from legal punishment, or subject him to a less punishment than that to which he is liable, or with intent to save, or knowing that he is likely thereby to save, any property from forfeiture or any charge to which it is liable by law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for |
a less punishment than that to which he is liable, or with intent to save, or knowing that he is li... | a less punishment than that to which he is liable, or with intent to save, or knowing that he is likely thereby to save, any property from forfeiture or any charge to which it is liable by law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered. Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits. Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to |
a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.Harbouring offender who has escape... | a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered. Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits. Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture.70THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
256. Whoever, being a public servant, and being as such public servant, charged with the preparation... | 256. Whoever, being a public servant, and being as such public servant, charged with the preparation of any record or other writing, frames that record or writing in a manner which he knows to be incorrect, with intent to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause, loss or injury to the public or to any person, or with intent thereby to save, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby save, any person from legal punishment, or with intent to save, or knowing that he is likely thereby |
that he will thereby cause, loss or injury to the public or to any person, or with intent thereby to... | that he will thereby cause, loss or injury to the public or to any person, or with intent thereby to save, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby save, any person from legal punishment, or with intent to save, or knowing that he is likely thereby to save, any property from forfeiture or other charge to which it is liable by law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. 257.Whoever, being a public servant, corru |
to save, any property from forfeiture or other charge to which it is liable by law, shall be punishe... | to save, any property from forfeiture or other charge to which it is liable by law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. 257.Whoever, being a public servant, corruptly or maliciously makes or pronounces in any stage of a judicial proceeding, any report, order, verdict, or decision which he knows to be contrary to law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven year |
ptly or maliciously makes or pronounces in any stage of a judicial proceeding, any report, order, ve... | ptly or maliciously makes or pronounces in any stage of a judicial proceeding, any report, order, verdict, or decision which he knows to be contrary to law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. 258.Whoever, being in any office which gives him legal authority to commit persons for trial or to confinement, or to keep persons in confinement, corruptly or maliciously commits any person for trial or to confinement, or ke |
s, or with fine, or with both. 258.Whoever, being in any office which gives him legal authority to c... | s, or with fine, or with both. 258.Whoever, being in any office which gives him legal authority to commit persons for trial or to confinement, or to keep persons in confinement, corruptly or maliciously commits any person for trial or to confinement, or keeps any person in confinement, in the exercise of that authority knowing that in so doing he is acting contrary to law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. 259.Wh |
eps any person in confinement, in the exercise of that authority knowing that in so doing he is acti... | eps any person in confinement, in the exercise of that authority knowing that in so doing he is acting contrary to law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. 259.Whoever, being a public servant, legally bound as such public servant to apprehend or to keep in confinement any person charged with or liable to be apprehended for an offence, intentionally omits to apprehend such person, or intentionally suffers such perso |
oever, being a public servant, legally bound as such public servant to apprehend or to keep in confi... | oever, being a public servant, legally bound as such public servant to apprehend or to keep in confinement any person charged with or liable to be apprehended for an offence, intentionally omits to apprehend such person, or intentionally suffers such person to escape, or intentionally aids such person in escaping or attempting to escape from such confinement, shall be punished,–– (a) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, with or without fine, if the person in co |
n to escape, or intentionally aids such person in escaping or attempting to escape from such confine... | n to escape, or intentionally aids such person in escaping or attempting to escape from such confinement, shall be punished,–– (a) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, with or without fine, if the person in confinement, or who ought to have been apprehended, was charged with, or liable to be apprehended for, an offence punishable with death; or (b) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, with or without fine, if the p |
nfinement, or who ought to have been apprehended, was charged with, or liable to be apprehended for,... | nfinement, or who ought to have been apprehended, was charged with, or liable to be apprehended for, an offence punishable with death; or (b) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, with or without fine, if the person in confinement, or who ought to have been apprehended, was charged with, or liable to be apprehended for, an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years; or (c) with imprisonment of either de |
erson in confinement, or who ought to have been apprehended, was charged with, or liable to be appre... | erson in confinement, or who ought to have been apprehended, was charged with, or liable to be apprehended for, an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years; or (c) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, with or without fine, if the person in confinement, or who ought to have been apprehended, was charged with, or liable to be apprehended for, an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term less than t |
scription for a term which may extend to two years, with or without fine, if the person in confineme... | scription for a term which may extend to two years, with or without fine, if the person in confinement, or who ought to have been apprehended, was charged with, or liable to be apprehended for, an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term less than ten years. 260. Whoever, being a public servant, legally bound as such public servant to apprehend or to keep in confinement any person under sentence of a Court for any offence or lawfully committed to custody, intentionally omits to apprehend such person, |
en years. 260. Whoever, being a public servant, legally bound as such public servant to apprehend or... | en years. 260. Whoever, being a public servant, legally bound as such public servant to apprehend or to keep in confinement any person under sentence of a Court for any offence or lawfully committed to custody, intentionally omits to apprehend such person, or intentionally suffers such person to escape or intentionally aids such person in escaping or attempting to escape from such confinement, shall be punished, (a) with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may e |
or intentionally suffers such person to escape or intentionally aids such person in escaping or att... | or intentionally suffers such person to escape or intentionally aids such person in escaping or attempting to escape from such confinement, shall be punished, (a) with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to fourteen years, with or without fine, if the person in confinement, or who ought to have been apprehended, is under sentence of death; orPublic servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from |
xtend to fourteen years, with or without fine, if the person in confinement, or who ought to have be... | xtend to fourteen years, with or without fine, if the person in confinement, or who ought to have been apprehended, is under sentence of death; orPublic servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture. Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law. Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law. Intentional omission to apprehend on part of publ |
forfeiture. Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law. C... | forfeiture. Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law. Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law. Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend. Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY71____________________________________________________________ |
ic servant bound to apprehend. Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to ... | ic servant bound to apprehend. Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY71____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(b) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, with or with... | (b) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, with or without fine, if the person in confinement or who ought to have been apprehended, is subject, by a sentence of a Court, or by virtue of a commutation of such sentence, to imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term of ten years, or upwards; or (c) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both, if the person in confinement or who ought to have b |
ntence, to imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term of ten years, or upwards; or (c) with im... | ntence, to imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term of ten years, or upwards; or (c) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both, if the person in confinement or who ought to have been apprehended, is subject by a sentence of a Court to imprisonment for a term not extending to ten years or if the person was lawfully committed to custody. 261.Whoever, being a public servant legally bound as such public servant to keep in confinement a |
een apprehended, is subject by a sentence of a Court to imprisonment for a term not extending to ten... | een apprehended, is subject by a sentence of a Court to imprisonment for a term not extending to ten years or if the person was lawfully committed to custody. 261.Whoever, being a public servant legally bound as such public servant to keep in confinement any person charged with or convicted of any offence or lawfully committed to custody, negligently suffers such person to escape from confinement, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both |
ny person charged with or convicted of any offence or lawfully committed to custody, negligently suf... | ny person charged with or convicted of any offence or lawfully committed to custody, negligently suffers such person to escape from confinement, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 262.Whoever intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of himself for any offence with which he is charged or of which he has been convicted, or escapes or attempts to escape from any custody in which he is lawf |
. 262.Whoever intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension ... | . 262.Whoever intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of himself for any offence with which he is charged or of which he has been convicted, or escapes or attempts to escape from any custody in which he is lawfully detained for any such offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.The punishment in this section is in addition to the punishment for which the pe |
ully detained for any such offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a ... | ully detained for any such offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.The punishment in this section is in addition to the punishment for which the person to be apprehended or detained in custody was liable for the offence with which he was charged, or of which he was convicted. 263.Whoever, intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of any other person for an |
rson to be apprehended or detained in custody was liable for the offence with which he was charged, ... | rson to be apprehended or detained in custody was liable for the offence with which he was charged, or of which he was convicted. 263.Whoever, intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of any other person for an offence, or rescues or attempts to rescue any other person from any custody in which that person is lawfully detained for an offence, (a) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or w |
offence, or rescues or attempts to rescue any other person from any custody in which that person is ... | offence, or rescues or attempts to rescue any other person from any custody in which that person is lawfully detained for an offence, (a) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; or (b) if the person to be apprehended, or the person rescued or attempted to be rescued, is charged with or liable to be apprehended for an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, s |
ith both; or (b) if the person to be apprehended, or the person rescued or attempted to be rescued, ... | ith both; or (b) if the person to be apprehended, or the person rescued or attempted to be rescued, is charged with or liable to be apprehended for an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; or (c) if the person to be apprehended or rescued, or attempted to be rescued, is charged with or liable to be apprehende |
hall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years,... | hall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine; or (c) if the person to be apprehended or rescued, or attempted to be rescued, is charged with or liable to be apprehended for an offence punishable with death, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; or (d) if the person to be apprehended or rescued, or attempted to be rescued, i |
d for an offence punishable with death, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description fo... | d for an offence punishable with death, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; or (d) if the person to be apprehended or rescued, or attempted to be rescued, is liable under the sentence of a Court or by virtue of a commutation of such a sentence, to imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for a term of ten years or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to |
s liable under the sentence of a Court or by virtue of a commutation of such a sentence, to imprison... | s liable under the sentence of a Court or by virtue of a commutation of such a sentence, to imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for a term of ten years or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; or (e) if the person to be apprehended or rescued, or attempted to be rescued, is under sentence of death, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term not exce |
seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; or (e) if the person to be apprehended or rescued, or... | seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; or (e) if the person to be apprehended or rescued, or attempted to be rescued, is under sentence of death, shall be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension.Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant. Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person |
eding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawfu... | eding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension.Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant. Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person.72THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
264.Whoever, being a public servant legally bound as such public servant to apprehend, or to keep in... | 264.Whoever, being a public servant legally bound as such public servant to apprehend, or to keep in confinement, any person in any case not provided for in section 259, section 260 or section 261, or in any other law for the time being in force, omits to apprehend that person or suffers him to escape from confinement, shall be punished (a) if he does so intentionally, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and (b) if he does so neglig |
apprehend that person or suffers him to escape from confinement, shall be punished (a) if he does so... | apprehend that person or suffers him to escape from confinement, shall be punished (a) if he does so intentionally, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and (b) if he does so negligently, with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 265.Whoever, in any case not provided for in section 262 or section 263 or in any other law for the time being in force, intentionally offers any resistan |
ently, with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both... | ently, with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 265.Whoever, in any case not provided for in section 262 or section 263 or in any other law for the time being in force, intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of himself or of any other person, or escapes or attempts to escape from any custody in which he is lawfully detained, or rescues or attempts to rescue any other person from any custody in which that per |
ce or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of himself or of any other person, or escapes o... | ce or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of himself or of any other person, or escapes or attempts to escape from any custody in which he is lawfully detained, or rescues or attempts to rescue any other person from any custody in which that person is lawfully detained, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. 266.Whoever, having accepted any conditional remission of punishment, knowingly violates any conditio |
son is lawfully detained, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which... | son is lawfully detained, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. 266.Whoever, having accepted any conditional remission of punishment, knowingly violates any condition on which such remission was granted, shall be punished with the punishment to which he was originally sentenced, if he has already suffered no part of that punishment, and if he has suffered any part of that punishment, then with so much of that punishme |