jagadish paranjape (Advocate) 27 September 2023

If one knows that some one has received bribe,but does not report to police

If one knows that some one has received bribe,but does not report to police.

Is it an offence under IPC.

In Maharashtra politicians allege on media that opposite party has been bribed.

Why They are not asked about source of information,and for not approaching law

enforcing authorities.

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This discussion explores whether failing to report knowledge of bribery constitutes an offence under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). It questions why politicians making public allegations of bribery are not held accountable for their sources or for not reporting to law enforcement. The consensus suggests that mere public allegations without actionable facts do not typically require police intervention, and individuals can pursue defamation claims if falsely accused.

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P. Venu (Advocate) 27 September 2023

The posting suggests no actionable facts.

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Advocate) 30 September 2023

what actually want to knwo which problem you are facing.

jagadish paranjape 30 September 2023

I am not facing any problem.Very often politicians state on TV that they know who has taken how much bribe but they will expose at appropriate time.Politicians in maharashtra shout 50 khoke all ok.to section of shivsena which separated from Uddhav Thakare group.

Can not police ask them the source of their allegation and authenticity of the same.

MPS RAMANI 01 October 2023

If one person alleges that another person has taken bribe, the other person can go to court alleging defamation or can keep quiet unless a case is filed against him. Police need not take cognisance of such allegations made in the public. domain

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