Chapter Number 10 deals with Contempts of Authority of Public Servants. Can you provide information about Section 172?
Certainly. Section 172 pertains to the offense of absconding to avoid the service of summons or other proceedings from any public servant legally competent to issue such summons, notice, or order. The punishment for this offense is simple imprisonment for a term that may extend to one month, or with a fine that may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both. If the summons or notice is to attend in person, produce a document, or electronic record in a Court of Justice, the term of imprisonment may extend to six months, or with a fine, or with both. [Chapter 10, Section 172]