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Section 119 of IPC : Section 119: Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent. if offence be committed ; if offence be punishable with death, etc. if offence be not committed

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

CHAPTER I to X

CHAPTER V: OF ABETMENT

Section 119: Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent. if offence be committed ; if offence be punishable with death, etc. if offence be not committed

Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Ravi is a police officer in a small town in India. He learns that a group of criminals is planning to rob a local bank. As a police officer, it is Ravi's duty to report this information to his superiors and take steps to prevent the robbery. However,