Indian Penal Code (Page 21)

210. Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due. Whoever fraudulently obtains a decree or order against any person for a sum not due or forRead More →

212. Harbouring offender. Whenever an offence has been committed, whoever harbours or conceals a person whom he knows or has reason to believe to beRead More →

213. Taking gift, etc, to screen an offender from punishment. Whoever accepts or attempts to obtain, or agrees to accept, any gratification for himself orRead More →

214. Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender. Whoever gives or causes, or offers or agrees to give or cause, anyRead More →

215. Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc. Whoever takes or agrees or consents to take any gratification under pretence or on accountRead More →

216. Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered. Whenever any person convicted of or charged with an offence, beingRead More →

216A. Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits. Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that any persons are about to commit or have recently committedRead More →

216B. Definition of “harbour” in sections 212, 216 and 216A. Rep. by the Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1942 (8 of 1942), sec. 3 ReadRead More →

217. Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture. Whoever, being a public servant, knowingly disobeys anyRead More →

218. Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture. Whoever, being a public servant, andRead More →

219. Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc, contrary to law. Whoever, being a public servant, corruptly or maliciously makes or pronounces inRead More →

220. Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law. Whoever, being in any office whichRead More →

221. Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend. Whoever, being a public servant, legally bound as such public servantRead More →

222. Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed. Whoever, being a public servant,Read More →

223. Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant. Whoever, being a public servant legally bound as such public servant to keep inRead More →

224. Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension. Whoever intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of himselfRead More →