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Section 182: False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person

Whoever gives to any public servant any information which he knows or believes to be false, intending thereby to cause, or knowing it to...

Section 183: Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant

Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe...

Section 184: Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant

Whoever intentionally obstructs any sale of property offered for sale by the lawful authority of any public servant, as such, shall be punished with...

Section 185: Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant

Whoever, at any sale of property held by the lawful authority of a public servant, as such, purchases or bids for any property on...

Section 186: Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

Whoever voluntarily obstructs any public servant in the discharge of his public functions, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term...

Section 187: Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance

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

Section 188: Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant

Whoever, knowing that, by an order promulgated by a public servant lawfully empowered to promulgate such order, he is directed to abstain from a...

Section 189: Threat of injury to public servant

Whoever holds out any threat of injury to any public servant, or to any person in whom he believes that public servant to be...

Section 190: Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant

Whoever holds out any threat of injury to any person for the purpose of inducing that person to refrain or desist from making a...

Section 191: Giving false evidence

Whoever, being legally bound by an oath or by an express provision of law to state the truth, or being bound by law to...

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Definition and Nature of Crime

Definition of Crime Crime can be defined as an act or omission that is prohibited by law and is punishable by the state. It is an offense against society and its laws, and it is considered harmful to the community as a whole. Nature of Crime The nature of...

Constituents Elements of Crime

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines a crime as an act or omission that is punishable under the law. The following are the essential elements that must be present for an act to be considered a crime under the IPC: Actus reus: This is the Latin term for...

Stages of Crime

The various phases or processes that take place between having the idea to commit a crime and actually carrying it out are referred to as the stages of a crime. Typical Stages of a Crime Intent: The first stage of a crime is the intent to commit the offense....

Dowry Death

The offence of dowry death falls under Section 304B of the IPC, which is a cognizable and non-bailable offence. The Indian Penal Code (IPC) has a specific offense known as "dowry death" that refers to a woman dying from a burn or other physical injury within seven years...

Brief of Culpable Homicide and Murder

Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), culpable homicide and murder are two distinct offenses with different degrees of severity. Culpable Homicide Definition: According to section 299 of the IPC, culpable homicide refers to any action that results in the death of a person with the intent to do so...

Attempt to Murder

Meaning of Attempt to Murder Attempt to Murder is an offence under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that is committed when a person tries to cause the death of another person, but the attempt fails for some reason. The offense is defined under Section 307 of the IPC. Essential...

Attempt and Abetment to Suicide

Attempt and Abetment to Suicide are two distinct offences under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that deal with the act of encouraging or assisting someone to commit suicide. Both of these offenses are punishable under Section 309 and Section 306 of the IPC, respectively. Attempt to Suicide Meaning of...

Hurt and Grievous Hurt

Hurt and Grievous Hurt are two offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that deal with causing bodily harm to another person. These offenses are defined under Sections 319 and 320 of the IPC, respectively. Hurt Hurt is defined under Section 319 of the IPC as any harm that...

Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) has two distinct offenses that deal with restricting another person's freedom of movement: Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement. Sections 339 and 340 of the IPC, respectively, specify each of these offenses. Wrongful Restraint According to Section 339 of the IPC, voluntarily restricting someone's freedom...

Criminal Force and Assault

Criminal Force and Assault are two distinct offences that deal with using physical force or violence against another person and are specified by the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Sections 350 and 351, respectively, of the IPC define each of these offences. Criminal Force According to Section 350 of the...

Kidnapping and Abduction

Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), kidnapping and abduction are two distinct offenses that deal with the illegal confinement of another person. Sections 359 and 363 of the IPC, respectively, specify each of these offences. Kidnapping According to Section 359 of the IPC, kidnapping is the act of taking or...

Sexual Offences

The Indian Penal Code (IPC), which carries legal penalties, defines several sexual offences. The following are some of the most well-known sexual offences covered by the IPC: Rape (Section 375): Sexual activity that takes place without a woman's consent is referred to as rape. The punishment for rape...