IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 188 IPC

Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant

Offence

Whoever, knowing that, by an order promulgated by a public servant lawfully empowered to promulgate such order, he is directed to abstain from a certain act, or to take certain order with certain property in his possession or under his management disobeys such direction, shall, if such disobedience causes or tends to cause obstruction, annoyance or injury, or risk of obstruction, annoyance or injury, to any persons lawfully employed, 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;

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one month.
  • Fine: two hundred rupees.
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FAQ — Section 188 IPC

Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever, knowing that, by an order promulgated by a public servant lawfully empowered to promulgate such order, he is directed to abstain from a certain act, or to take certain order with certain property in his possession or under his management disobeys such direction, shall, if such disobedience causes or tends to cause obstruction, annoyance or injury, or risk of obstruction, annoyance or injury, to any persons lawfully employed, be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may exte

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