IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 119 IPC

Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent

Offence

Whoever, being a public servant intending to facilitate or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby facilitate the commission of an offence which it is his duty as such public servant to prevent, 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:

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FAQ — Section 119 IPC

Section 119 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever, being a public servant intending to facilitate or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby facilitate the commission of an offence which it is his duty as such public servant to prevent, 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.

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