INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
179. Refusing to answer public servant authorized to question
214. Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question.
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
179. Refusing to answer public servant authorized 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.
Repealed / historical reference India Code — IPC 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
214. 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 five thousand rupees, or with both.
Current law India Code — BNS 2023