Venturing out during a lockdown? You may be booked under these clauses

As the nationwide count crossed 430, various state governments have ordered a complete lockdown to contain the rapid spread of novel coronavirus. Chief Ministers today have expressed dissatisfaction over non-adherence to the government order on clampdown and have requested citizens to maintain self-isolation.

In this backdrop, let's see the various penal provisions that may be invoked against an individual seen to violate state orders.

Local Police can book individuals as under, for those who do not comply with the law / regulatory orders related to curb COVID-19.

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.*