Section 188 IPC Invoked for Violating COVID-19 Lockdown
A 21-day countrywide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 has been announced by the government since 25th March . Those violating the lockdown orders can face legal action under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, which lays down punishment as per Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, for flouting such orders.
Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code
- Section 3 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, provides penalties for disobeying any regulation or order made under the Act. These are according to Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code ....
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