IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 491 IPC

Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless persons

Offence

Whoever, being bound by a lawful contract to attend on or to supply the wants of any person who, by reason of youth, or of unsoundness of mind, or of a disease or bodily weakness, is helpless or incapable of providing for his own safety or of supplying his own wants, voluntarily omits so to do,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three months.
  • Fine: two hundred rupees.
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FAQ — Section 491 IPC

Section 491 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless persons”. 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 three months, or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, 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.