Section 118

Penalty for opposing or not complying with direction given under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 59.

The Delhi Police Act, 1978

  • Act 34 of 1978
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the regulation of the police in the Union territory of Delhi.

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    Whoever opposes or fails forthwith to comply with any reasonable requisition made by a police officer under clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 59, or abets the opposition thereto or failure to comply therewith, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than four months but which may extend to one year and shall also be liable to fine:
     Provided that the court may, for adequate and special reasons to be mentioned in the judgment, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term of less than four months.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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