IPC → BNS
IPC Section 202 in BNS
IPC Section 202 corresponds to BNS Section 239 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 202 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 239 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 239 — Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform
Drafting note. Fine defined in this section is five thousand r upees, whereas in IPC fine is not defined.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 202 in BNS?
IPC Section 202 is BNS Section 239 — Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform.
Has the provision changed?
Fine defined in this section is five thousand r upees, whereas in IPC fine is not defined.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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