Definition of IPC 119:
Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent.
Classification :
According to Para 1 – According as offence abetted is bailable or non-bailable, According as offence abetted is cognizable or non-cognizable and Non-compoundable.
According to Para 2 – This section is Non-bailable, According as offence abetted is cognizable or non-cognizable and Non-compoundable.
According to Para 3 – This section is Bailable, According as offence abetted is cognizable or non-cognizable and Non-compoundable.
Triable By :
Court which offence abetted is triable.
Punishment :
According to Para 1 – Imprisonment extending to half of the longest term provided for the offence, or fine, or both.
According to Para 2 – Imprisonment for 10 years.
According to Para 3 – Imprisonment extending to a quarter part of the longest term provided for the offence, or fine, or both.
