Section 30

Retaining a message delivered by mistake.

The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885

  • Act 13 of 1885
  • Ministry of Communications
  • Department of Telecommunications
About this Act

An Act to amend the law relating to Telegraphs in India.

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    If any person fraudulently retains, or wilfully secretes, makes away with or detains a message which ought to have been delivered to some other person, or, being required by a telegraph officer to deliver up any such message, neglects or refuses to do so, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

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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