Section 196Part 6 — Offences Against the Person
Written threats to murder
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196. A person who, knowing the contents thereof, directly or indirectly causes any person to receive any writing threatening to kill any person commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for seven years. Penal Code (2026 Revision) Section 197 c Revised as at 31st December, 2025 Page 83