BNS 239 — Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

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.
Giving false information respecting an offence committed.

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