IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 174A IPC

Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of Act 2 of 1974

Offence

Whoever fails to appear at the specified place and the specified time as required by a proclamation published under sub‑section (1) of section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both, and where a declaration has been made under sub‑section (4) of that section pronouncing him as a proclaimed offender, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
  • Fine: or with both.
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FAQ — Section 174A IPC

Section 174A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of Act 2 of 1974”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both, and where a declaration has been made under sub‑section (4) of that section pronouncing him as a proclaimed offender, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

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