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.
IPC Section 202 in BNS: Section 239
Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform
Section 202 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform) corresponds to Section 239 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 239 is non-cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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