Penal Code · s 172

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s 172Absconding to avoid service of summons, notice or order proceedings

Whoever absconds in order to avoid being served with a summons, notice or order, proceedings from any public servant legally competent as such public servant to issue such summons, notice or order, shall be punished -

(a)

with imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year and fine; or

(b)

if the summons, notice or order is to attend in person or by agent or to produce a document, in a Court of Justice, with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years and fine.