Refusal to become witness

Prashant Deshpande (Querist) 17 April 2011 This query is : Resolved
Orking as food Inspector I always face a problem, that people refuses to become witness. Provisions of sec.100 Cr.P.C. Are applicable while taking action under prevention of food adulteration Act. Is it necessary to issu written notice to the person to be present as witness or mere oral order is sufficient? If he refuses what action should I take against him? Is the action sustainable in eyes of law if no one is ready to present as witness? What is punishment u/s. 187 of IPC?

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adv. rajeev ( rajoo ) (Expert) 17 April 2011
even if you issued the notice then also people denied to become the wittnesses then what will u do? You can not do anything.

Advocate. Arunagiri (Expert) 17 April 2011
This is the problem for every criminal case. For punishment for not giving witness is very difficult.

Arvind Singh Chauhan (Expert) 17 April 2011
Yes such person may an accused of 187 IPC. But what would be if he becomes hostile in court. Punishment is provided in IPC, according to situtions, please go through.