CrPC Section 504
Section 504 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 (India):
Section 504 CrPC – Prosecution of persons for offences against public justice
Text (Simplified):
Any public servant or person who wilfully omits to produce any document or record that they are legally bound to produce, or who wilfully conceals or destroys such documents, or makes any false entry in the record, with intent to cause injury to any person or to save themselves or another from punishment, shall be punished with imprisonment, fine, or both.
Meaning / Explanation:
This section deals with offences related to tampering with evidence or public records.
If a person (especially a public servant) intentionally:
Refuses to produce documents required by law,
Conceals or destroys documents or records,
Or makes false entries in official records,
With the intention of causing harm or evading legal consequences, they can be prosecuted and punished.
Purpose:
To safeguard the integrity of public records and justice process.
Prevents tampering or destruction of evidence which could affect legal proceedings.
Ensures accountability of public servants and others handling official documents.
Punishment:
Imprisonment,
Fine,
Or both, depending on the severity and discretion of the court.
Example:
A clerk in a government office destroys records to help a criminal avoid conviction.
A public servant refuses to submit crucial documents in a court case.
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