Section 239 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with intentional omission to give Information of offence by person Bound to inform. Under the old law this was Section 202 of the IPC.
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Section 239 BNS - Intentional omission to give Information of offence by person Bound to inform
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 239 - Intentional omission to give Information of offence by person Bound to inform
- Old provision
- Section 202 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 239 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 202 IPC | Modified | Fine defined in this section is five thousand rupees, whereas in IPC fine is not defined. |
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