What about Section 173? Explain the offense of preventing the service of summons or other proceedings.
Section 173 addresses the offense of intentionally preventing the service of summons, notice, or order from any public servant. This includes preventing the lawful affixing of such documents to any place or intentionally removing them. It also covers preventing the lawful making of any proclamation. 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. For summons or notices to attend in person, produce documents, or electronic records in a Court of Justice, the term may extend to six months, or with a fine, or with both. [Chapter 10, Section 173]