Section 210 to 229 of BNSS : Section 210 to 229

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh, a businessman, is legally required to produce certain financial documents to a tax officer during an investigation.

Offence: Ramesh fails to produce the required documents.

Applicable Section: Section 210 (a)

Punishment: Ramesh could face simple imprisonment for 1 month, or a fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.

Legal Classification: The offence is non-cognizable and bailable, and it would be tried in the court where the offence is committed or any Magistrate's court.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, a witness in a court case, intentionally provides false information to the police about the whereabouts of the accused.

Offence: Priya knowingly furnishes false information to a public servant.

Applicable Section: Section 212 (a)

Punishment: Priya could face simple imprisonment for 6 months, or a fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.

Legal Classification: The offence is non-cognizable and bailable, and it would be tried in any Magistrate's court.

Example 3:

Scenario: Anil, a shop owner, refuses to sign a statement made to a police officer during an investigation, even though he is legally required to...

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