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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

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 toChangeRemarks
Section 202 IPC Modified Fine defined in this section is five thousand rupees, whereas in IPC fine is not defined.

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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