| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 45 | 06.10.1860 | 10 |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| Of Contempts Of The lawful Authority Of Public Servants | - | Parliament of India |
Whoever, being legally bound to produce or deliver up any 1[document or electronic record] to any public servant, as such, intentionally omits so to produce or deliver up the same, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both;
or, if the 2[document or electronic record] is to be produced or delivered up to a Court of Justice, 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.
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1. Subs. by Act 21 of 2000, s. 91 and the First Sch., for “document” (w.e.f. 17-10-2000).
2. Ins. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 44 (w.e.f. 23-6-2005).
3. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for “Zila Court”.
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
|
Intentionally omitting to produce a document to a public servant by a person legally bound to produce or deliver such document. If the document is required to be produced in or delivered to a Court of Justice. |
Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 500 rupees, or both. Simple imprisonment for 6 month, or fine of 1000 rupees, or both. |
Non-cognisable
Ditto |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
|
Bailable
Ditto |
The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVI; or, if not committed in a Court, any Magistrate. Ditto |
Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |