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Section 239 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
239. Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform.
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.
Related Sections
- Section 256: Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
- Section 115: Voluntarily causing hurt
- Section 230: Giving or Fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence
- Section 173: Punishment for bribery
- Section 216: False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation
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