IPC Section 134
🔹 IPC Section 134: Intentional omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it
Text of Section 134:
"Whoever, being legally bound to give information or to give a notice to any public servant, intentionally omits to give such information or notice, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both."
🔍 Key Points of Section 134:
Who is covered?
A person who is legally bound (i.e., under a legal duty) to give information or notice to a public servant.
This duty can arise from a law, contract, or order.
What kind of information or notice?
Any information or notice that the person must provide to a public servant as required by law.
For example, reporting a certain event, providing documents, or notifying authorities about specific facts.
Intentional Omission:
The omission to give such information or notice must be intentional.
Accidental or unintentional failure does not attract this section.
Who is a Public Servant?
A public servant is anyone employed by the government or performing a public duty.
Punishment:
Simple imprisonment up to 1 month, or
Fine up to ₹500, or
Both.
⚖️ Purpose of Section 134:
To ensure that people who have a legal obligation to inform authorities do not evade that responsibility.
Helps public servants get timely information necessary for enforcing law and order or public administration.
✅ Example:
Suppose a factory owner is legally required to report any accidents in the factory to the labor inspector (a public servant). If the owner intentionally fails to report an accident, he can be punished under Section 134.
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