Section 230 to 250 of BNSS : Section 230 to 250

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh, a businessman, is involved in a legal dispute with his competitor, Suresh. To win the case, Ramesh bribes a witness to give false evidence in court, claiming that Suresh committed a serious crime punishable by life imprisonment.

Applicable Section: Section 231

Offence: Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment for 7 years, or upwards.

Punishment: The same as for the offence (in this case, life imprisonment or imprisonment for 7 years or more).

Legal Outcome: Ramesh is found guilty of fabricating false evidence. He faces the same punishment that Suresh would have faced if convicted based on the false evidence.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, a government official, is aware of a colleague, Anil, who has committed a crime punishable by death. To protect Anil, Priya destroys key documents that could serve as evidence in the investigation.

Applicable Section: Section 238(a)

Offence: Causing disappearance of evidence of an offence committed, or giving false information touching it to screen the offender, if a capital offence.

Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.

Legal Outcome: Priy...

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