IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 166 IPC

Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person

Offence

Whoever, being a public servant, knowingly disobeys any direction of the law as to the way in which he is to conduct himself as such public servant, intending to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will, by such disobedience, cause injury to any person,

Punishment

shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one year.
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FAQ — Section 166 IPC

Section 166 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

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.