Section 239 Earlier IPC 202
Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform
Chapter 14: False evidence and offences against public justice
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.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 236False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidenceIPC 199
- 237Using as true such declaration knowing it to be falseIPC 200
- 238Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offenderIPC 201
- 240Giving false information respecting an offence committedIPC 203
- 241Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidenceIPC 204
- 242False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecutionIPC 205