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Penal Code · s 179

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s 179Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question

Whoever. being legally bound to state the truth on any subject to any public servant, refuses to answer any question demanded of him touching that subject by such public servant, in the exercise of the legal powers of such public servant. shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months. fine not exceeding $4,000 or both.