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LAWS TO BE AWARE OF DURING COMPLETE LOCKDOWN IN LIEU OF CORONAVIRUS

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Friends; here are some of the IPC Sections you need to know & Local Police can book individuals as under, for those who do not comply with the law / regulatory orders related to curb COVID-19 (COV19)

1. Sec 188 IPC
Violation of order promulgated by Govt.
Cognizable, Bailable.

2. Sec.269 IPC
Negligently doing any act known to be likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life
Imprisonment for 6 months or fine, or both.
Cognizable, Bailable

3. Sec 270 IPC
Malignantly doing any act known to be likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life
Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both
Cognizable, Bailable

4. Sec.271 IPC
Knowingly disobeying any quarantine rule
Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both-Non-cognizable.

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