# 179 Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question
Whoever, being legally bound to state the truth on any subject to any public servant, refuses to answer any question demanded of him touching that subject by such public servant in the exercise of the legal powers of such public servant, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
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OF CONTEMPTS OF THE LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS
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Omission to produce document to public servant by person legal ly bound to produce it176
Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it177
Furnishing false information178
Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it180
Refusing to sign statement181
False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation182
False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person
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