Section 241 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with destruction of document or electronic Record to prevent its production as Evidence. Under the old law this was Section 204 of the IPC.
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Section 241 BNS - Destruction of document or electronic Record to prevent its production as Evidence
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 241 - Destruction of document or electronic Record to prevent its production as Evidence
- Old provision
- Section 204 IPC
- Punishment
- or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 241 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 204 IPC | Modified | The upper limit is imprisonment from two years to three years, and the fine is defined as up to five thousand rupees. |
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