IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 220 IPC

Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law

Offence

Whoever, being in any office which gives him legal authority to commit persons for trial or to confinement, or to keep persons in confinement, corruptly or maliciously commits any person for trial or to confinement, or keeps any person in confinement, in the exercise of that authority, knowing that in so doing he is acting contrary to law,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: seven years.
← Sec. 219 All sections Sec. 221 →

FAQ — Section 220 IPC

Section 220 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, 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.