BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 214 — Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question.
Replaces IPC Section 179.
Whoever, being legally bound to state the truth on any subject to any public servant, refuses to answer any question demanded of him touching that subject by such public servant in the exercise of the legal powers of such public servant, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Nearby sections
- 211 Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it.
- 212 Furnishing false information.
- 213 Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it.
- 215 Refusing to sign statement.
- 216 False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation.
- 217 False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to injury of another person.
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