215. Whoever refuses to sign any statement made by him, when required to sign that statement by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall sign that statement, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to three thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS Section 215: Refusing to sign statement
Section 215 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with refusing to sign statement. It replaces IPC 180 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 215 is non-cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | Refusing to sign a statement made to a public servant when legally required to do so. | Simple imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 3,000 rupees, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 215
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 180: Refusing to sign statement
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