IPC Section 166 - Public Servant Disobeying Law, With Intent To Cause Injury To Any Person

Whoever, being a public servant, knowingly disobeys any direction of the law as to the way in which he is to conduct himself as such public servant, intending to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will, by such disobedience, cause injury to any person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

IPC Section 166: Explained In Simple Terms

when a public servant, such as a police officer or a government official, knowingly fails to carry out their legal duties or acts in a way that is against the law while in their official capacity.

For example, if a police officer refuses to file a complaint or take action on a legitimate case, even though it is their duty to do so, they can be charged under Section 166.

Key Details Of IPC Section 166

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