Sanhita Logo

Sanhita.ai

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

(BNS)

Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform

Chapter 14: OF FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE

Section: 239


 Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform. (Change)

239. 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.

To read full content, please download our app

App Screenshot