239. 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.
BNS Section 239: Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform
Section 239 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform. It replaces IPC 202 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 239 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 239 | Intentional omission to give information of an offence by a person legally bound to inform. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 239
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 202: Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform
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