Section 388 of BNSS : Section 388: Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a key witness in a criminal case involving a high-profile financial fraud. The court has summoned him to testify and produce certain financial documents that are crucial to the case. Despite multiple requests from the court, Ravi refuses to answer specific questions and does not produce the required documents. The judge gives Ravi a reasonable opportunity to comply, but Ravi still refuses without providing any valid excuse. Consequently, the judge records the reasons for Ravi's non-compliance in writing and sentences him to simple imprisonment for five days. During this period, Ravi is held in the cu...

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