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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 214 BNS - Refusing to answer public servant Authorised to question

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
214 - Refusing to answer public servant Authorised to question
Old provision
Section 179 IPC
Punishment
Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not

Old law → Section 214 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 179 IPC Modified Ditto .

Section 214 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with refusing to answer public servant Authorised to question. Under the old law this was Section 179 of the IPC.

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