IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 174 IPC

Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant

Offence

Whoever, being legally bound to attend in person or by an agent at a certain place and time in obedience to a summons, notice, order, or proclamation proceeding from any public servant legally competent, as such public servant, to issue the same, intentionally omits to attend at that place or time, or departs from the place where he is bound to attend before the time at which it is lawful for him to depart,

Punishment

shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both;

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one month.
  • Fine: five hundred rupees.
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FAQ — Section 174 IPC

Section 174 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant”. 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 month, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, 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.