CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 152 CrPC

Prevention of injury to public property

Procedure & effect

A police officer may of his own authority interpose to prevent any injury attempted to be committed in his view to any public property, movable or immovable, or the removal or injury of any public landmark or buoy or other mark used for navigation.

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FAQ — Section 152 CrPC

Section 152 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Prevention of injury to public property”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

A police officer may of his own authority interpose to prevent any injury attempted to be committed in his view to any public property, movable or immovable, or the removal or injury of any public landmark or buoy or other mark used for navigation.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.