IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 118 IPC

Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life

Offence

Whoever intending to facilitate or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby facilitate the commission of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, voluntarily conceals, by any act or illegal omission, the existence of a design to commit such offence or makes any representation which he knows to be false respecting such design:

Punishment summary

  • Punishment may include death.
  • Imprisonment for life may be imposed.
  • Imprisonment: life.
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FAQ — Section 118 IPC

Section 118 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever intending to facilitate or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby facilitate the commission of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, voluntarily conceals, by any act or illegal omission, the existence of a design to commit such offence or makes any representation which he knows to be false respecting such design:

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.