Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Section 239 :
Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform :
(See section 202 of IPC 1860)
Section : 239
Classification of Offence:
Offence : Intentional omission to give information of an offence by a person legally bound to inform.
Punishment : Imprisonment for six months, or fine 5000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Non-cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable : Any Magistrate.
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Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, intentionally omits to give any information respecting that offence which he is legally bound to give, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Indian Penal Code 1860 (IPC 1860)
Section 202 :
Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform:
(See section 239 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Intentional omission to give information of an offence by a person legally bound to inform.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Non-cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable.
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate.
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Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, intentionally omits to give any information respecting that offence which he is legally bound to give, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
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