IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 187 IPC

Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance

Offence

Whoever, being bound by law to render or furnish assistance to any public servant in the execution of his public duty, intentionally omits to give such assistance,

Punishment

shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, or with both; and if such assistance be demanded of him by a public servant legally competent to make such demand for the purposes of executing any process lawfully issued by a Court of Justice, or of preventing the commission of an offence, or suppressing a riot, or affray, or of apprehending a person charged with or guilty of an offence, or of having escaped from lawful custody, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one month.
  • Fine: two hundred rupees.
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FAQ — Section 187 IPC

Section 187 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance”. 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 two hundred rupees, or with both; and if such assistance be demanded of him by a public servant legally competent to make such demand for the purposes of executing any process lawfully issued by a Court of Justice, or of preventing the commission of an offence, or suppressing a riot, or affray, or of apprehending a person charged with or guilty of an offence, or of having escaped

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