IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 171 IPC

Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent

Offence

Whoever, not belonging, to a certain class of public servants, wears any garb or carries any token resembling any garb or token used by that class of public servants, with the intention that it may be believed, or with the knowledge that it is likely to be believed, that he belongs to that class of public servants,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three months.
  • Fine: two hundred rupees.
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FAQ — Section 171 IPC

Section 171 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, or with both.

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