BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 239 — Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform.
Replaces IPC Section 202.
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.
Nearby sections
- 236 False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence.
- 237 Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.
- 238 Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender.
- 240 Giving false information respecting an offence committed.
- 241 Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence.
- 242 False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution.
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