IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 120 IPC

Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment

Offence

Whoever, intending to facilitate or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby facilitate the commission of an offence punishable with imprisonment, 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 120 IPC

Section 120 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment”. 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 imprisonment, 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.