Section 174A of IPC : Section 174A: Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of Act 2 of 1974

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is accused of fraud and is required to appear in court. The court issues a proclamation under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, asking Ravi to appear on a specified date. Despite the proclamation being published in the local newspapers and pasted in public places, Ravi fails to appear in court on the given date. As a result, Ravi is charged under Section 174A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, for non-appearance in response to the proclamation. He faces imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

Sunita is involved in a serious criminal case and is evading arrest. The court issues a proclamation under Section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, declaring her a proclaimed offender. The proclamation is widely published, but Sunita still does not surrender. Consequently, under Section 174A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Sunita is liable to be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine for failing to respond to the proclamation and being declared a proclaimed offender.