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Section 239 BNS — Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Official PDF page 66

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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.

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