IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 214 IPC

Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender

Offence

Whoever gives or causes, or offers or agrees to give or cause, any gratification to any person, or restores or causes the restoration of any property to any person, in consideration of that person’s concealing an offence, or of his screening any person from legal punishment for any offence, or of his not proceeding against any person for the purpose of bringing him to legal punishment;

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FAQ — Section 214 IPC

Section 214 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever gives or causes, or offers or agrees to give or cause, any gratification to any person, or restores or causes the restoration of any property to any person, in consideration of that person’s concealing an offence, or of his screening any person from legal punishment for any offence, or of his not proceeding against any person for the purpose of bringing him to legal punishment;

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.