Section 210 of BNS : Section 210: Omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person legally bound to produce it.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a businessman who is legally bound to produce his company's financial records to the Income Tax Department for an ongoing investigation. Despite receiving multiple notices, Ravi intentionally fails to submit the required documents. As a result, Ravi can be punished under Section 210 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with a fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

Example 2:

Priya is involved in a civil lawsuit and is required by the court to produce certain electronic records, including emails and transaction logs, as evidence. Priya intentionally omits to produce these records despite being legally bound to do so. Under Section 210 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Priya can be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with a fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.