CrPC Section 136 — Consequences of his failing to do so

Summary

If the person does not perform the required act, or does not appear and show a reason why the order should not be made, the penalty prescribed for that purpose in section 188 of the Indian Penal Code applies, and the order becomes final.

Official Text

If such person does not perform such act or appear and show cause, he shall be liable to the penalty prescribed in that behalf in section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the order shall be made absolute.

Sections referred to

• IPC §188 — Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant

Referred to by

• CrPC §141 — Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BNSS §155 — Penalty for failure to comply with section 154