Chhattisgarh Pre Exam 2014

A, being legally bound to appear before Raipur district judge as witness in obedience to a summons issued by court, intentionally omits to appear. A is guilty under which of the following provisions of I.P.C.

Verified Answer
A. Section 173
B. Section 174
C. Section 175
D. Section 176

Explanation:

Section 174 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with 'Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant'. Intentionally omitting to appear as a witness in court despite being legally bound to do so falls under this section.