Omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person legally bound to produce it

What this section does

Penalises a person who, being legally bound to produce or deliver a document or electronic record to a public servant, intentionally omits to do so. A higher punishment applies where the document or electronic record is to be produced before a Court.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

Quick reference

Punishment

(a) General: Simple imprisonment up to 1 month, or fine up to ₹5,000, or both. (b) Where the document/electronic record is to be produced or delivered to a Court: Simple imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹10,000, or both.

Triable by

Any Magistrate

Cognizable

No

Bailable

Yes

Compoundable

No

Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)

1. The accused was legally bound to produce or deliver up a document or electronic record to a public servant
2. The accused intentionally omitted to produce or deliver up the document or electronic record

Derived from IPC s.175.